making 2wd into 4wd
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making 2wd into 4wd
i have a 73 crewcab with a 460 with a rv cam, 750 edelbrock, headmen hedders and dual exhaust it also has limo tint,a 3 inch lift in the front with 33s its only 2wd but she goes through anything
im looking into make her 4wd dont know whats nessesary to do that do i have to relocate the steeringbox or remove any cross members or what? any help who be appreciated
im looking into make her 4wd dont know whats nessesary to do that do i have to relocate the steeringbox or remove any cross members or what? any help who be appreciated
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Morganton, NC
get a straight axle, steering box, suspension, transfer case/transmission, and driveshafts. Then proceed with a lot of fab work.
Honestly, if you have to ask about it, you probably should buy a 4x4 truck.
Honestly, if you have to ask about it, you probably should buy a 4x4 truck.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Elkton, MD
find a highboy 4x4 with a 205 transfercase, and use that suspension. The front spring support will go on your frame, and just measure and make everything square. thats how my frame was done, and then the crossmember was cut out that runs under the engine. I also converted to the later intergral power steering. And a dana 60 front. Mine is a 79 crewcab longbed f-350 2wd frame, that is now a 4x4 dually. Sorry, don't have any pics right now of it.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Bloomington, IN
hey if you are looking for "anything" concerning early 73-79 ford 4x4 trucks, there is a guy here in Southern Indiana that has everything (100+ trucks). He probably has everything that you would need. ( also, he has a F350 4x4 with a diesel-cummins-sweet ride). His name is Larry Smith (outback 4x4) 812-277-6468. ( his collection includes everything-it truly does). Good dude!
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