2wd-to-4wd conversion
12-10-2012, 11:40 PM
#81
Originally Posted by brucebanner77
I was thinking about this swap at work and have read on more than one forum/thread, that this could be done for close to $500, how!? The transmission would cost that much alone.
12-11-2012, 07:39 AM
#83
Dailydriving300ci-of-fury
I got lucky and found all the swap parts for $300. Then, dude that I got the parts from called me before I even got them installed and told me he found receipts inside the truck for lockers and 31 spline axles installed in the front and rear. I've yet to throw anything at this truck it cant handle.
I also did each component one at a time. I did the front axle first (4x4 poser :p) then i did the rear axle about 3 weeks later. Then maybe a month later I did the trans/transfer case.
I also did each component one at a time. I did the front axle first (4x4 poser :p) then i did the rear axle about 3 weeks later. Then maybe a month later I did the trans/transfer case.
12-11-2012, 08:30 AM
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01-30-2013, 08:33 AM
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Hey ya'll. first post here and thought I'd revive this old thread.
I have an 95 F150 extended cab long bed 2x4, 5.8 with an A4OD and am looking to do this conversion. I understand all the mechanics involved but am more interested in the parts interchangeability. I am looking at a 1983 Bronco as a donor. The body is trashed but all of the running gear is there. Would this make a good donor vehicle or should I look for something from the 90's? I guess, my main concern would be the front axle hubs and brakes.
I have an 95 F150 extended cab long bed 2x4, 5.8 with an A4OD and am looking to do this conversion. I understand all the mechanics involved but am more interested in the parts interchangeability. I am looking at a 1983 Bronco as a donor. The body is trashed but all of the running gear is there. Would this make a good donor vehicle or should I look for something from the 90's? I guess, my main concern would be the front axle hubs and brakes.
01-30-2013, 08:52 AM
#86
The front end will work for you but you'll need a 4x4 e4od tranny. Best way is find a truck with the same tranny as yours and you can swap the front end tranny and transfer case all at once.
