bagpiperjosh
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I have an 83 ext cab 4speed 2wd manual and a guy is selling a junk 88 7.3 auto 4x4. would i be able to swap the 4wd out and put it in my truck? or would that not work?
4WD SWAP?
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Pretty Vague here...
Are they both SC trucks? Whats wrong with the 88? F250's or F350's what?
How about some very specific details then we can answer..
WAG ...sure why not big enough hammer and hot enough torch...anything can be put into anything!
JM2CW
Are they both SC trucks? Whats wrong with the 88? F250's or F350's what?
How about some very specific details then we can answer..
WAG ...sure why not big enough hammer and hot enough torch...anything can be put into anything!
JM2CW
bagpiperjosh
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WHAT IS SC?
bagpiperjosh
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SINGLE CAB? no, they are both ext cab
bagpiperjosh
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I would think it would be really hard to convert a 4sp manual to an automatic. with the solum and dash stuff and etc.. is it possible for the transfer case to bolt up to my trans?
RG = Regular Cab
SC = Super Cab or extended cab
CC = Crew Cab
SC = Super Cab or extended cab
CC = Crew Cab
I'd venture a guess of No. The ZF you need a 4x4 trans to hang a t-case on it. The only thing that makes it 4x4 specific is the tail shaft. It's shorter, probably due to no need for extra splines for a slip yoke to travel. I'd bet the t-19 is the same, most 4x4 trans are that way from what I've seen of Ford and GM.
Best bet is to sell some of the parts your not going to use and get a manual 4x4 trans or to have some one swap out the tail shaft. Would be a good opportunity to gain OD though. If you want to keep it a stick.
Best bet is to sell some of the parts your not going to use and get a manual 4x4 trans or to have some one swap out the tail shaft. Would be a good opportunity to gain OD though. If you want to keep it a stick.
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bobracing
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The trans and transfer case should be mostly a bolt in.
88 should be a C-6, no computer, just weld a bar between the clutch and brake pedal. Swap the column and linkage, or add an aftermarket "slap" shifter.
The cross member might need new holes drilled but maybe not, think it's only 4 - 7/16ish bolt so new holes aren't a big deal.
If it was a 1ton, it would be easier with a solid axle but the TTB, not so good. The springs change from coil to leaf and not sure if the center crossmember mounts are the same or not.
88 should be a C-6, no computer, just weld a bar between the clutch and brake pedal. Swap the column and linkage, or add an aftermarket "slap" shifter.
The cross member might need new holes drilled but maybe not, think it's only 4 - 7/16ish bolt so new holes aren't a big deal.
If it was a 1ton, it would be easier with a solid axle but the TTB, not so good. The springs change from coil to leaf and not sure if the center crossmember mounts are the same or not.
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