From 2wd to 4wd

[1972hiboy]

the easiest thing to do is find a 4x4 chassis, is it a f100 or f250?

[Mike R]

Bump this.

I have an F250 and I am trying to move to parts less traveled. I need a whole new chass, or a whole new frame? perhaps both? Perhaps neither if I told you I was able to cut and weld?

[fordguy_78]

cant be any worse than doing a solid axle swap on the later ttb and tib trucks
full size linkhttp://www.supermotors.net/getfile/8662 ... 07_351.jpg

[HIO Silver]

I have a 1970 2wd how hard is it going to be to convert it to 4wd?

^^^^ that's not articulation. How about this for articulation?



It's a very involved project and depends if you have the skills, time, money, and tools: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/project_tr ... index.html

A three link, Chevy Dana 44, Dodge NP 205, King double-stacked, coil-over shocks.

[fordguy_78]

It as hard as you want to make it. Leaf is simple quick and easy. Also technically i went both routs. Did the solid axle swap then a body swap. And if we want to play flex pics coil overs with a link set up will all ways beet leaf. One just cost a hole lot more than another.


Driving up some thing that's almost vertical is a little bit different then a hill.


and lastly body swap rout.

[averagef250]

Leaf spring vehicles can articulate as good as anything else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I2myOXCTkY

My '70 was built with the same Willock frame. Works fantastic and you can't touch what it can do with coils. Had the rear tires over the cab roof several times.

[Mike R]

So it's as simple as swapping the axle, transmission and having the right tools? I have a 67...

[fordguy_78]

The right tools, trans, t-case, axles all ready to go. If you want it done fast have every thing ready to go and waiting. Also the ability to fab is a must if you cant cut and welled don't bother. Here is a link http://www.supermotors.net/registry/17494/60039 to all my sas pics from doing it on my bronco some ideas will transfer over others only apply to 80 to 96 trucks.

[Waimanalo]

Proud new owner of a 69 F250 2WD. What year 4WD frames will a 69 mount to?

[1972hiboy]

67-72 the Easiest way to make it 4x4 is find a trashed 4x4 truck and bolt your body on it.