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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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need some help!

I have a 1986 f150 short box that i did a sas on 4 years ago, now the body is falling off! I found a 1996 f150 short box that is rust free, so i was wondering about a complete swap, what is going to be the problem areas. if it is a full body swap, does that mean that it should go fairly easy or is this going to be a pain! will the brakes work with the newer booster? do i need to use the newer starter? if so will the newer starter work with my flywheel?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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What engine is in each truck?

Both trucks 4x4?

What condition are both engines and drivelines in?

Do you have inspections in your area?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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the 86, has a fresh rebuild, carberated 302, the 96 has a 300 I6, and is 2 wheeldrive, and there is no inspections!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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is there no one that has done a complete body swap that can help me out!!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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The wiring is going to be a problem.The 96 was fuel injected it will have more eletronics but it can be done.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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if i delete all the motor wiring, except for the altenator, and the ignition to the silenoid, what else am i missing?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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You've got to remember there is a computer in the 96 that controls the dash , transmission and all.All your connectors will be different you will have to make them up as you go.There are companies out there that make harness to do what you want.I have not done this year model swap but look at the body mount bolt patterns you may have to modify them.You can do what you are looking to do but it wont be done overnight it will take you sometime.
 
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