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Old 08-22-2013, 09:37 AM
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Does anyone have a step by step on how to do a 4x4 conversion?
Old 08-23-2013, 07:08 PM
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unbolt 2wd stuff put in 4x4 stuff, swap transmissions and get a 4x4 cross member, and the transfer case stuff for the floor of the cab, and a new rear driveshaft.
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The simplest order of operations is to sell your 2x4 on craigslist, save up some additional money than buy a 4x4 from craigslist. lol. I'm not sure of how big of a project you are looking for but I'm trying to come at this from a practical angle.
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it would probably be cheaper to buy a 4x4 truck. but follow what fordtrucknut said. you need a transmission, tcase, transmission cross member, new rear driveshaft, front axle or 4x4 ttb. its not to complex, just alot of time involved.
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Buy that wrecked "nite" f150 for sale on here, then you have all the parts you need! But I agree with what others have said, sell it and buy a 4x4, unless you really love this truck.
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Just buy a wrecked 4x4 and use the parts, that's all I did. It's alot cheaper to do it this way rather then sell yours and buy another truck as you have left over parts to sell.



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