Well hello guys!
Im new on the forum. But to cut to business im doin a 4x4 swap!! I got a stock ford f100 2wd and i found a whole coil over dana 44 axle with axle bars and everything. I honestly believe that its easy as a bolt on procedure. Am i right??
78 ford f100 4x4 swap
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Re: 78 ford f100 4x4 swap
Ahhh , NO!Justinford78 wrote: I honestly believe that its easy as a bolt on procedure. Am i right??
It would be far easier to get the 4X4 frame and swap cabs.
The big crossmember is totally different.
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Re: 78 ford f100 4x4 swap
Your belief is totally.... incorrect!Justinford78 wrote:Well hello guys!
Im new on the forum. But to cut to business im doin a 4x4 swap!! I got a stock ford f100 2wd and i found a whole coil over dana 44 axle with axle bars and everything. I honestly believe that its easy as a bolt on procedure. Am i right??
Read these for info... applicable to Dentsides but the principles remain the same...
2WD to 4WD Conversion
4WOR Project: 4x4 Conversion - Three-Link Conversion, Coilovers, Dodge NP205, GM Dana 44
FTE Thread: Quadrazer's F350- 2WD to 4WD Conversion...
Four Wheeler: Project Two-By Four (4WD Conversion)
Four Wheeler: Three-link Front Suspension & Coilovers
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Re: 78 ford f100 4x4 swap
cep62 wrote:Ahhh , NO!Justinford78 wrote: I honestly believe that its easy as a bolt on procedure. Am i right??
It would be far easier to get the 4X4 frame and swap cabs.
The big crossmember is totally different.
But if my lift is significantly bigger? It would easily clear the crossmember.