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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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4x2 to 4x4

I'm lookin to change my 94 from a 4x2 to a 4x4,i know that i'll need both diffs andtrans & transfer case and all controls. has anyone done this? goin from mild to wild!! Will i also need a 4x4 pcu?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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the front frame section is different, your better off selling yours and buying a 4x4 or getting a totaled 4x4 and swaping bodies
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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I agre- $ for $ you will be way ahead.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Welcome to FTE BGilley.

Just to let you know this is the 09-10+ section for best responses head down to the forum listed below.

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Don't worry just about everyone posts in the wrong section in the first 20 or posts.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Bgilley i am about to do this swap with junkyard parts. It is a pretty Simple job pretty much bolt up. Now if you are looking to do a Solid Axle Swap it is a little more work here is an article from this site explaining the swap. 2x4 to 4x4 for '80 to '96 F-100/150's .: Articles
 
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