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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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frame specs? 4x4 conversion?

hey guys, i got a 94 single cab longbed xlf150 2wd that id like to make 4x4, has anybody on here done this? also wondering if anybody knows where i can find frame specs on both 4x4 and 2x4 92-96 f150s. id like to use a coil sprung dana44 out of a late 70s fseries or bronco, i know its not the strongest axle but im just looking to do some lightduty wheelin to get me to the good fishin spots
 
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The frames are the same thickness, the 4x4 has a section at the front that is boxed, tho.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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im not sure but i think mine is boxed a little further back past the crash wrinkles, do the 4x4s have an extra or different crossmember?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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No, the crossmember is the same. If you were converting to TTB then it would be a bolt-up operation.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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its the same frame, and the boxing of the frame has nothing to do with the conversion.
the dana 44 is a good front end and great for wheelin
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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its the same frame, and the boxing of the frame has nothing to do with the conversion.
the dana 44 is a good front end and great for wheelin
oh it a great front end for light duty wheeling, id much prefer to go with the dana44 but the tib direct bolt in is making it a little tuff to decide, i guess ima let my wallet make the decision. but the dana44 would be way more B.A
 
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The TTB uses a Dana 44 as well.
 
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