2wd-to-4wd conversion
01-30-2013, 03:48 PM
#93
The bed is shot, the interior is golden. Cab is golden as well. Issues to get rid of truck and take what I can is that I'm moving and parents need space. I bought it for cheap as a play truck and lost time to fix.
07-22-2015, 04:31 PM
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2wd to 4wd using 96 Bronco
So I got this 1996 Ford Bronco for $500. It has a busted 5.0 but 4x4 components work. It has manual hubs, manual transfer case shift, E4OD auto trans. I want to convert my 1995 F150 extended cab short bed into 4x4 using the Bronco parts. It has 4.9L I6, E4OD trans, and gear ratio of 3:08. The only issue I see is the rear driveshaft, I assume it will be too small. Any flaw in my theory? What size driveshaft will I have to get?
Last edited by MusicBro; 07-22-2015 at 04:33 PM.
02-18-2018, 02:03 AM
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1989 F150 2wd to 4wd conversion
I’m looking to convert my 2wd to 4wd. Will 87-91 f150s bolt right up or no? I’ve been looking around for information on this and have come up short, but if everything bolts right up I just have to find a donor truck right? Plan on swapping tranny’s too, automatic to 5 speed.
02-19-2018, 12:19 PM
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I’m looking to convert my 2wd to 4wd. Will 87-91 f150s bolt right up or no? I’ve been looking around for information on this and have come up short, but if everything bolts right up I just have to find a donor truck right? Plan on swapping tranny’s too, automatic to 5 speed.
02-02-2019, 12:27 PM
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This conversion is easier than anyone ever makes it out to be. Its actually REALLY easy. Buy a front axle (it bolts into place of the 2wd stuff). Buy a 4x4 trans/tcase. And install! Driveshafts should be easy to find at the junkyard, because you have a longbed. Before you start buying stuff though, consider anything you may want to eventually do to the truck.
For example, if you want to lift your truck, install the front axle the same day you do the lift kit. You have to completely remove the front end anyhow when you do the lift.
When you buy a transfer case case, consider getting your tcase from a Bronco instead of an f-150. All Bronco tcases are fixed yoke.
I'm not sure if you have a 5 speed or an auto, but if you have a 5-speed, try to find a zf-5 from an f250/350, instead of the m5od-r2 out of a F150. Better 1st gear, stronger trans, and still has O/D.
And since there are always people who think I'm talkin' out my *** when I say how easy it is.... here is my truck... started as a 2wd, is now a 4x4. Hopefully soon will be 8-lug with 4.10s and a sterling 10.25" rear.
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For example, if you want to lift your truck, install the front axle the same day you do the lift kit. You have to completely remove the front end anyhow when you do the lift.
When you buy a transfer case case, consider getting your tcase from a Bronco instead of an f-150. All Bronco tcases are fixed yoke.
I'm not sure if you have a 5 speed or an auto, but if you have a 5-speed, try to find a zf-5 from an f250/350, instead of the m5od-r2 out of a F150. Better 1st gear, stronger trans, and still has O/D.
And since there are always people who think I'm talkin' out my *** when I say how easy it is.... here is my truck... started as a 2wd, is now a 4x4. Hopefully soon will be 8-lug with 4.10s and a sterling 10.25" rear.
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02-03-2019, 06:18 AM
#100
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What would you suggest as far as parts that you can bolt in for a 2wd to a 4wd conversion to a 84 Ford F-150 with an i6 engine and 3 speed + granny gear transmission? I need more details as far as what front end I need, what transfer case I need and what rear driveshaft I need? Thanks!
