convert a 2wd truck into 4×4

[Donald Swartley]

I have a 94 f350 crewcab (twin I beams) 2wd 5 spd diesel. For a long time i have wonder if i found a same year truck(4×4) and #1 transfer the axle, differential ,and tranny into my truck WITHOUT modifying,welding, adding adapters, etc..? #2 Does the parts truck need to be diesel or can it be gas?

thank you for any suggestions….

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[Daniel]

Typically the frame on a four wheel drive is different than a two wheel drive.

[Brad]

I can’t verify the frame statement but I do know for sure there is a difference in the bell housing bolt pattern on the trans between gas and diesel. I have a 94 f250 with the 7.3 and I recently had a broken bell housing. After much trial and error I realized the gas transmissions are different.

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[Gary]

It can be done and has been done many times, but it would be cheaper to just buy a 4×4 if thats what you want. I’ve done the swaps with Chevys..never a Ford. Ford has less interchangeable parts.

[Jonathan Stiver]

Yeah it’s straight forward as to what you need but I’d be worried about parts compatibility on a Ford. Do as much research as you can, go look at other trucks at a used car lot or junkyard to see what differences there are. But generally speaking, before the electronic nightmares of about 2008+ vehicles it’s an easy conversion, manufacturers are lazy and keep as many things the same across different drivetrains as they can. But I’ve only ever done swaps like that on Hondas and jeeps, both very receptive to drivetrain parts from very different years & models.

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