Swap everything underneath?
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price2757
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Swap everything underneath?
The other day when I was pulling a part from a junkyard truck it dawned on me that the 1970 F-250 Camper Special I was pulling the part from was in a lot better shape than my '72 F-100 the part was going into. Now, I don't really care for the ride and the height of a 250 so I was wondering about a suspension swap. Put my '72 F-100 suspension under a 70 F-250. I know I am crazy, but has anybody done this before?
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green68250
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re: Swap everything underneath?
Should work just fine. As long as the rear leaf spring length is the same it all should cross right over. Just make sure to use the right front springs to match the motor you have. I think the FE springs are rated for more weight that the small V8/straight 6 springs are.
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Honestly, I really would rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy.
1969 F-100 4x4 Dana 44 w/ disk brakes and power steering conversion 390 c6 np205.
1970 F-250 97k original miles bone stock 390 np435 most original unmolested truck I have ever owned.
2001 F-250, Extra Cab, 4x4, 7.3 Direct Injected Turbo Diesel, Edge Programmer, Flowmaster 4" Turbo back Exhaust, 3" Leveling Kit with 33" Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs, and has 250,000 miles and counting.
1969 F-100 4x4 Dana 44 w/ disk brakes and power steering conversion 390 c6 np205.
1970 F-250 97k original miles bone stock 390 np435 most original unmolested truck I have ever owned.
2001 F-250, Extra Cab, 4x4, 7.3 Direct Injected Turbo Diesel, Edge Programmer, Flowmaster 4" Turbo back Exhaust, 3" Leveling Kit with 33" Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs, and has 250,000 miles and counting.
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SteveC
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re: Swap everything underneath?
im gonna be swaping frames and drive line and all from 72 f250 to a 70 f100 frame
I don't really care about brands Chevy Ford Dodge ...as long as it doesn't sound like two old dudes farting in a coffee can.
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1967 f-100 4x4
1969/72 f100 351w EFI m5r2 5 speed
1988 ford f150 xlt lariat
1961 VW Beetle (wifes car)
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WOOOT!! i passed my mechanics classes. Now working as a mechanic and waiting to go for my ASE certifications.
1967 f-100 4x4
1969/72 f100 351w EFI m5r2 5 speed
1988 ford f150 xlt lariat
1961 VW Beetle (wifes car)
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price2757
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re: Swap everything underneath?
Thanks. I'd just move everything onto my 100 but that '72 is a rusted, mixed up mess that I have spent most of my time trying to figure out what and why previous owners did what they did. I just hope that this yard doesn't want a fortune for the truck when they get back to me. It could turn out to be one of those "finds" you hear about but never believe.