Tell me about the '97 F250HD
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Cargo Master
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Tell me about the '97 F250HD
I am looking for a donor for parts for my '56 pickup project. I am looking to make it into a 4x4 and have found a pretty decent deal with parts from a '97 F-250HD.
Problem is I know nothing about them, or if they're parts are ideal or even really usable for my project.
I had planned on the front being a straight axle, but the truck has IFS and I'm not sure how difficult that will be to adapt to my '56 F-600. I was also told this year was a bit squirrely.
But since I don't really know anything about the year or model, I thought I'd ask people who do, lol. Things to look out for or know about in the supension and axles?
Input?
Thanks
Problem is I know nothing about them, or if they're parts are ideal or even really usable for my project.
I had planned on the front being a straight axle, but the truck has IFS and I'm not sure how difficult that will be to adapt to my '56 F-600. I was also told this year was a bit squirrely.
But since I don't really know anything about the year or model, I thought I'd ask people who do, lol. Things to look out for or know about in the supension and axles?
Input?
Thanks
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Cargo Master
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I suppose I do need to put my plans down.
I will be running 36-40" tires on there, I have heard that these will be too much for the front... trying to figure out what all is true and what is just the internet...
I will be running 36-40" tires on there, I have heard that these will be too much for the front... trying to figure out what all is true and what is just the internet...
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difficult to adapt that engine and 4x4 parts to that narrow frame. you would be better off in the long run to use a small block 302 or 351w. narrow drivetrain and many parts available. a fuel injection setup in a '87 or later doner bronco or truck with all the 4x4 parts would be my choice. i would even consider a bronco and put you truck body on that frame. you might check the body mount widths ect. you can by 87 to 96 broncos pretty cheap. good luck!
I just noticed, you have a 56 ford f600.........never mind! Sorry I thought you where talking about a f100.
I just noticed, you have a 56 ford f600.........never mind! Sorry I thought you where talking about a f100.
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I actually have an '89 Bronco XTL with a 5.0.
I think I'd like to have at least a 351w, the windsor always seemed like the way to go. The Bronco however has too short of a wheel base, and I'm not sure the axles will prove to be strong enough for what I'd like. It be easier to get some f-250 or larger axles because I can use the leaf spring suspension easier, as my truck is already made for them.
But I've decieded the IFS front axle is probably going to prove to be a major PITA, and I'd like something stronger anyways.
Thanks for the input.
I think I'd like to have at least a 351w, the windsor always seemed like the way to go. The Bronco however has too short of a wheel base, and I'm not sure the axles will prove to be strong enough for what I'd like. It be easier to get some f-250 or larger axles because I can use the leaf spring suspension easier, as my truck is already made for them.
But I've decieded the IFS front axle is probably going to prove to be a major PITA, and I'd like something stronger anyways.
Thanks for the input.
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