i have a 94 f-250 ext cab long bed 2wd. I already got the ifs front axle complete with leafs and bracket out from a 1990 model f-250.. my question is are the holes already in the frame for the brackets and how complicated is it... i also have the bracket that bolt to the crossmember... thanks

 

If i were you i would look under your truck it might have your radius arms riveted to the frame just a heads up. ive been thinking about replacing my radius arms with longer custom beams and arms while im at it i will punch out the bracket mounting holes to my desired bolt size just to make it that much easier the next 200,000 mile service. bust out the measuring tape to see how your axle and suspension will fit up in the some fabrication may be needed.

 

i want to convert my truck also. after you are done with your conversion will you post what you did? i have a few questions about the conversion proses and everyone keeps telling me to just buy a awd truck im not doing that after your done do you think you can help me out a lil? thanks and good luck with your truck

 

to be honest buying a 4x4 would be the easiest way about going about it if you are attached the the body that sits on your current frame you could swap out bodys. But im sure your as stubborn as i am (currently testing my own custom digital transistorized ignition system for my 75 honda 750k which has already been done..) I would suggest going to Fullsizebronco forums MANY people have technical write ups on the way they did it with IFS and solid axle swaps.

 

thanks for the tips. what parts am i going to need like what is different besides the front axle and the differentials?

 

I would personally opt for a solid axle swap the following is a list of needed parts and approximate costs for a SAS ..

100.00 78 Dana 44 with radius arms and brackets (sweetheart deal - usually $200 - $400)
25.00 Radius arm caps with out shock mount (2)
135.00 78 6" Super Lift springs
32.00 7 Degree "C" bushings
18.00 Radius arm bushings
320.00 RS 9000 X shocks (4)
30.00 ProComp steering stablizer
36.00 Beard limiting straps (2)
30.00 78 upper spring buckets
30.00 78 lower spring buckets
25.00 Spindle studs (10)
60.00 Misc. hardware
44.00 F250 upper shock mounts (4)
110.00 Chebby tie rod and drag link ends (2 & 2)
10.00 Jam nuts for Chebby tie rod ends (2)
100.00 D.O.M. tube for tie rod and drag link
40.00 Axle U-joints (2)
42.00 Upper ball joints (2)
41.00 Lower ball joints (2)
60.00 Inner & outer wheel bearings (2 & 2)
10.00 Wheel bearing seals (2)
64.00 Loaded caliper (2)
62.00 Rotor with hub & lugs (2)
10.00 Break hardware kit
50.00 D.O.M. tube for track bar and brace
180.00 Heim joints for track bar and brace (4)
20.00 Steel used for track bar mount and brace
50.00 Paint, oil, RTV, grease, ect.
160.00 4.56:1 Gears
90.00 Master install kit
50.00 Pinion yoke and U-bolts
55.00 3.92:1 and up empty carrier
22.00 Drive line U joint
30.00 Cosmo & Cam alignment shims
50.00 “Pro” done alignment
2191.00 Total

 

thanks!!! will i need different parts if im not doing this to a truck? im not sure if i would ever do it to a car but im just curious. would i need different parts for different cars or trucks or is it mostly the same thing? your a big help thanks again.

 

I can understand converting a truck to 4x4, but a car would just be a waste of good parts imo so i wont get into that. what i will say is that if indeed you did want a 4x4 car THE best way go about it is finding a 4x4 chassis of your choice and fab up some new body mounts to accomodate the car along with re-engineering and fabbing the steering system way too much work for no gain (upper hand) over a truck. Im into creating frankenstein vehicles (my old 91 bronco i converted to cummins) but a car truck has been done before..

 

thanks again and did you start a thread for your bronco you have me interested

 

no build thread. Unfortunatley she is no longer with us battery acid was thrown alll over everything after some dune bashing, replaced all the plastic vacuum lines and stuff ( i had a 2 hour trip on the free way to drive home) Got 15 minutes from my home and she went up in flames, acid got down into the wireing harness and shorted the **** out of everything. It was a pretty simple swap though if you have fabrication cababilities..