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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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4wd convertion

i like to make my 92 dodge diesel.To a 4wd.i was going to use a ford front end between 91 and down dually.cuz they hold up better even in rough country.but seeing what yall guys think,thanks
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Well 91 n down are going to be same frontend but the Ford won't fit because it comes out on driver's side not Pass side like Dodge or Chevy
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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what about out of a 70s model ford.i been looking for 92 or 93 dodge front end and all the parts
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Well if your serious send me a PM I have all the mount's and a Dana 60 frontend ready to bolt back into a truck may even beable to get it to Texas fairly easy have a buddy that haul's car's from Cali to Texas all the time even have a Transfercase
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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i just recently converted my 85 crew cab d350 SRW to a 4x4 using the donor truck, my 92 W250, and some brackets that I bought off of a fella on the RCC site. They give about 2 inches of lift and the spring hangers on my donor truck were wallered out, so i needed to replace them anyways. Here's the link to the items I purchased:

http://ramchargercentral.com/jungles...with-shackles/

really high quality stuff and Jim is a great guy to deal w/. Save me a lot of fab time. **Disclaimer** I am in no way affiliated w/ his business or making money off this plug.

James
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Jim makes good stuff for a serious offroad rig factory stuff is just as good for reg road truck unless you really want to spend alot on your conversion
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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true true, but as i needed to upgrade anyways it didn't hurt and now i've got really nice stuff up front lol
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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how i send you a PM.Im serious about making my 1ton a 4wd.you need my number.or ill call you
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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send me a e mail I will give you contact info

simplysmn@aol.com
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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simplysmn,do you know where any 4x4 part trucks are thank you
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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check your area's craig list there is a bunch in Texas
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Can someone please tell me what a convertion is ???




IS that where the nuns go to learn about the almighty ?


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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Ok Spelling police it was most likely meant to be Conversion
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Ok Spelling police it was most likely meant to be Conversion

Oh, I didn't know that !


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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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I know some people just don't understand


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