97 F-150 4x2 4x4 swap
#1
97 F-150 4x2 4x4 swap
Ive just come across a good lead on 2 97 F-150s. Both are V-8 4.6 5sp ext cab short beds. 4x4 has a rotted rear frame but everything else is good it also has less miles. The 4x2 has 240k miles on it but everything is good. looking at $1,500.00 for both. would it be worth swaping the 4wd drivetrain. Looking to get out of my chevy and back into a ford either way. Thanks for any input.
#3
Senior Member
Swap
Never tried it myself on new ones, but I've read that the 2x4 and 4x4's have distinctly different frames. I don't know if the front suspension from one will go under the other so it's best to check closely first or plan on getting another frame.
#5
Senior Member
4dtuff here did a swap a few years back. maybe look up his profile. Really nice guy willing to help out he had a 97 that he switched cabs on from 4X2 to 4X4 Interior wiring was a PITA he mentioned
Rob/HBT
Rob/HBT