My 2wd to 4wd Conversion Project

[Dzlnut]

The frames are the same, stripped the 2wd spring buckets and all bolt on brackets. Installed 4wd spring buckets. Bolted in the front end with C code coils. The tranny is the same for 2wd and 4wd. Just unbolt the flange and slide on the t-case. There is a block off plate in all the cab floors for the linkage.

I have only finished the suspension so far but I converted a 04 and they are pretty much the same.

Before

 

[7.3powerstroke00]

Awesome, looks good!

 

[Dzlnut]

Thanks!!

Also the calipers are the same, I did have to change the front brake lines to the 4wd longer hoses. Trailing arm brackets are the same, you use the rear holes instead of the front hole.

 

[Dzlnut]

My 2004 that I converted..

 

[02POWERSTROKE7.3]

My 2004 that I converted..

Did you use coils or leafsprings on your 04. Can't tell in the pic on my phone.

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[Dzlnut]

I used leafs on the 2004.

 

[powerstroked08]

Nice job man. Looks very nice!

 

[02POWERSTROKE7.3]

I used leafs on the 2004.

Ok. That's what I did on my 02. Been thinking about doing a 05+ coil swap on my 04

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[TrailerHauler]

I made a 2x4 to 4x4 swap on my 99, piece of cake. I would do it again, I love how easy Ford made it to swap stuff around.

 

[Dzlnut]

It is super easy, I have saved a boat load of money buying 2wd trucks too.

 

[TXGLASSMAN]

would everything still be a bolt up and go situation by taking a 99-04 truck and doing a 05 and up axle with coil springs?

 

[LovinPSDs]

I never really thought about this, but for people changing a lot of things around anyway may not be a bad plan!

So if say I was going to do a 4-linked and coilover front end, what would be the difference, just need the axle and transfer case

 

[02POWERSTROKE7.3]

would everything still be a bolt up and go situation by taking a 99-04 truck and doing a 05 and up axle with coil springs?

This is what I plan to do sometime this summer.

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[Dzlnut]

would everything still be a bolt up and go situation by taking a 99-04 truck and doing a 05 and up axle with coil springs?

The holes will not be in the frame but it is still possible.

 

[Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto]

What's the difference on the spring buckets?

 

[Dzlnut]

The 2wd spring is not completely round at the top like the 4wd spring is, also the 4wd bucket has a center section that sticks down to retain the spring. The pictures above kinda show what I'm talking about.

 

[nickw226]

do you have a parts list. Im guessing its manual hubs instead of the vac lock. Im wanting to do this on my 2wd

 

[fordman2121]

I didn't know the trans output shaft was the same. So just change the tailhousing and slide a case on. Now u got me really wanting to swap mine. Do the buckets have to be changed or can I put a leveling puck in?

 

[TrailerHauler]

Buckets are different I believe.

 

[Dzlnut]

If the back of your trans looks like this you have the easy transmission to convert to 4wd. Unbolt driveline, remove a single bolt from yoke, remeove yoke and slide transfercase on. You will also need to change spring buckets.