I'm not starting this thread to hear "i heard a guy say" replies. If I were to buy a 4X4 and transplant that system to my truck, would they be able to update my build sheet to reflect this? I know other factory items can be updated on the build sheet, just curious if anybody has tried this before.

The reason I'm asking is that I keep seeing 4X4's on www.Copart.com. I'm seriously thinking about getting one for spare parts for my 2013 2WD Screw. It doesn't really matter if they will do it, just wondering if it's possible.

Looking at doing some off builds, so I'll be using all the parts minus what I can sell off. Thanks for any input.

 

A build sheet is something the vehicle rolls down the assembly line with, it's a check sheet for employees to be certain when it rolls to the next station it gets the correct options to be added.

Not sure You understand what a real build sheet is so please explain further.

 

People get a truck without the brake controller. Then they buy a Ford part and have it installed. Then they get the tech or responsible party to update a list. Thinking about it, "build sheet" is not really the right term I want to use. Maybe accessory list?

Here's what I'm thinking. Take the 4X4 system out of the wrecked truck and put it in my truck. Yes I'm well aware of what scope that build is. Use the motor and all wiring for another build with a stand alone ECU.

Essentially, would there be any way to reflect that my truck would be a 4x4 if somebody ran the VIN. Provided I used a Ford servicing dealership to do the work, or at least had them sign off on an inspection saying it was Ford parts.

 

Ok I get what your after now, there are certain things such as adding an oem brake controller, or remote start that the dealer can program (turn on) via their computer, how ever what you're talking about would not only require a complete transplant of every single computer module of the donor truck, you would also have to replace the entire wiring harness and associated components.

If you were able to transplant every single thing from the donor truck then all you would have to do is have every single control module flashed with "as-built" data from the donor truck VIN#.

Doable? Yes, easily? Not a chance and you better have deep pockets. You could literally buy a new truck with what you want cheaper financed @ 8% over 60mnths.

 

Let's just say I have family in the auto scrapping business. Finding correct parts would not be a problem, and it wouldn't cost me much. I was actually looking at buying a complete wrecked truck for the parts and selling off what was still good as far as the components I didn't need. I'm fully aware of the amount of work required. It's not something I would be able to take lightly and my truck would be down for a minimum of a month with the swap and working out any bugs. Aside from the purchase price of the truck, I figure probably about $5-10,000 for "buffer" money when something isn't right. Lol.

That being said, I'm sure I could offset that cost a little by selling the parts I didn't need. I would also be using the engine and some other stuff for another project. Pretty much everything would have a use and purpose.

 

The only thing not integrated into the electronics is the frame, do the math and figure out what frame you wish to use with everything else. Done deal.

 

Honestly I wouldn't buy a truck that was parted together. Sure their are people out there that will but I think the market would be slim.

 

It's the digital age. All vehicles are so completely integrated that doing shade tree work, while still possible, requires knowledge, skill, and access to computer software that are beyond the scope of most folks. Now let's just say you're not most folks. As mentioned above, go for it! ABS, ignition, seats, airbags, all system monitoring (knock, crank position, cam position, knock sensors, speed sensors, transmission sensors, various emissions sensors, if it's Ecoboost then all associated sensors), and all control modules that interface to make the entire thing run.

If you are a project kind of guy and enjoy the trouble shooting, then I say go for it. But if you think it will only be down an month, then I think you're a little too optimistic.

 

That is why I think the OP wants to "update his build sheet" for the unsuspecting buyer of the Frankenstein-150

 

Ok, this got a little sideways. Basically I'm wanting to add 4x4 to my truck. I would be keeping the engine and everything with my good truck. Honestly, I plan on running this truck into the ground. In the future I was thinking about boosting it anyways either with a Procharger or tvs. I highly doubt I will have the money to properly TT it. Lol.

Using Ford parts instead of some other aftermarket company should reduce the possible bugs since things should be plug and play across the frames/bodies. My truck is a running truck. I'm wanting to buy a wrecked truck with good parts to add to mine, not the other way around.