quickster
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Hi folks, been a while. I have an opportunity to pick up a "97 f350 4x4 parts truck. I currently own 2 f350's. One is a 1991 2wd IDI and the second a 1997 2wd dump body with a gasser 5.8. The "97 parts truck has a 460 that is all good, but a rotted frame. This is what I'd like to do if possible
Take the 460 and all related electronics and put them in my "97. My truck has a zf5 trans, so all I need is a flywheel and clutch. That's what I'm thinking.
Take the trans, axle, transfer case, and all other related 4x4 parts and swap out the existing trans and do a 4x4 swap in the '91.
My question here is will the newer 4x4 parts work on my frame? The donor truck has a rebuilt e40d , the same as the '91. Is the frame the same for bolt holes to match up? Only 6 years difference, but I don't know.
And from what I've read, I could replace the front clip on the '91 to the '97 if I want also. I'll have headlight options.
My '91 runs so good that I would put in the time to do the swap. I need 4x4 for the winter.; I usually don't drive it in the snow because it's too light in the back. Any help would be appreciated. This could be a good deal for me if I can use everything. Thanks
Take the 460 and all related electronics and put them in my "97. My truck has a zf5 trans, so all I need is a flywheel and clutch. That's what I'm thinking.
Take the trans, axle, transfer case, and all other related 4x4 parts and swap out the existing trans and do a 4x4 swap in the '91.
My question here is will the newer 4x4 parts work on my frame? The donor truck has a rebuilt e40d , the same as the '91. Is the frame the same for bolt holes to match up? Only 6 years difference, but I don't know.
And from what I've read, I could replace the front clip on the '91 to the '97 if I want also. I'll have headlight options.
My '91 runs so good that I would put in the time to do the swap. I need 4x4 for the winter.; I usually don't drive it in the snow because it's too light in the back. Any help would be appreciated. This could be a good deal for me if I can use everything. Thanks