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Hello, I was searching for something about a 4x2 to 4x4 conversion and it brought up a thread from here. So I thought I would stick around. I'm also in a couple of forums for my car (2006 Chevy Cobalt) and another forum that talks about Ford 6 Cyl engines, which is what my 1986 red F150 has, a 4.9L 300 6 Cyl. It is a long wheel base, BASE model, no carpet, Am radio, bench seat and just heat, so i figure what truck would be a better 4x4.
I'm relatively new to the world of cars. I've been around them my whole life, I just had other interest. Now my focus has shifted. This truck was my first vehicle and I just want to make a labor of love.
I'm relatively new to the world of cars. I've been around them my whole life, I just had other interest. Now my focus has shifted. This truck was my first vehicle and I just want to make a labor of love.
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Hello, I was searching for something about a 4x2 to 4x4 conversion and it brought up a thread from here. So I thought I would stick around. I'm also in a couple of forums for my car (2006 Chevy Cobalt) and another forum that talks about Ford 6 Cyl engines, which is what my 1986 red F150 has, a 4.9L 300 6 Cyl. It is a long wheel base, BASE model, no carpet, Am radio, bench seat and just heat, so i figure what truck would be a better 4x4.
I'm relatively new to the world of cars. I've been around them my whole life, I just had other interest. Now my focus has shifted. This truck was my first vehicle and I just want to make a labor of love.
I'm relatively new to the world of cars. I've been around them my whole life, I just had other interest. Now my focus has shifted. This truck was my first vehicle and I just want to make a labor of love.
From what I have read, regarding 4x2 to 4x4 conversions, it will indeed be a labor to pull off the exchange. Good luck!
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the problem that i'm having now is finding a ttb front axle - since the 86 has independent front suspension anyway, i figured that would be a little easier than going to an sa - but not if i cant find one
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There's only one salvage yard within a couple of hours from me. and they only take late model wrecks and then part them out. I ask the other day and they said they didn't have any 4x4's there - I've combed ebay and craigslist and haven't had any luck - I would just put it back to stock if it was a better model but it's as base as it got in 1986. It's also long wheel base fleet side, so there is a very large plain bedbehind it. Just to give you an idea - it used to be a cattle truck that a farmer would load cows into and take them to the auction. My dad bought it in 1995 with the cattle cage still on it.
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If you do find an axle for your truck, you will need to make sure it is geared the same as the rear. I found this site that searches salvage yards around the country. You enter the vehicle info and what part you are looking for and it does the search and gives you a listing of yards that have the part and the price, etc. Good luck with your search.
http://www.partshotlines.com/
http://www.partshotlines.com/
