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Suuure.... Given how expensive and hard to find these trucks are, makes more sense to work with what you've got

@@BlackJebus97 I don’t think it’s any easier finding the parts to covert it over. That’s all but dried up. It’s no easy conversion.

Donor was 2k All new hardware 2k New shocks New springs New break lines etc etc. Another grand 5k total If you’re on a budget and don’t mind scrounging used parts then half that easy maybe less

Did that answer your question @EMT0210 ?

Absolutely! Hope it helps a little!

Thanks!

Yeah that’s right, unfortunately. It’s not too crazy hard, just the clamp that hold the u-joint in place and it slide into the firewall

@OBS Diesel Bros man, I can't thank you enough for your quick response . I really appreciate it 👍 🙏

Absolutely! Glad it helps!

Hey thank! If I recall correctly, the 4wd does have a dropped carrier but I have had no vibration what so ever so I didn’t want to tear into it if I didn’t really need to but I would say to do it correctly the dropped carrier should be swapped in! I have heard of others doing this swap that had trouble with that..

B8 5125 are the shocked I used for the rear with stock 4x4 blocks! And the rear links, I can’t remember if I used the extensions from SKY mfg. or just the ones off the donor

Actually I think I used spacers from Sky, the SRW links are different from the DRW if I recall correctly.

My donor was a SRW

@@obsdieselbros4160 Thanks for the reply. Turns out those are the same shock I have for the front end. So I’ll just pick up two more. I talked to sky and they confirmed what you said on the sway bar links. My dually ones are 12.75” long which is still a few inches short. I guess I’ll be looking into buying their extensions or welding on some 5/8” tubing diy extensions. Cheers!

Sweet! Glad it’s going well! Super fun project and the satisfaction after it’s all done is amazing! There’s nothing like a OBS 4x4 Dually! 😃

Thanks!

Yes, I am indeed lol As far as the 460/7.3 trans I am clueless! But search on FordTruckEnthusiast forum and you will for sure find all the info you need! Saving a buck, -taking the shock towers from the donor -tie rods ets. (If they’re in decent shape) - I put in new BJs and all axel seals, kinda unnecessary Pull some SD springs from a yard (if you are doing a SD spring RSK, if not then use the springs off the donor) -shocks can be reused if decent -Brakes from the donor I’d say that’s about is, I went through everything because I wanted to get in it and drive 8 hrs and not worry about something falling off the front end! Good luck, check out that forum write-up I did, not bragging but I think it’s the best one out there as far as detail.

Tbh, I haven’t gotten that far! I have the donor so I can scrounge off it but I plan on making the pt.2 being the tranny and t-case!

Yes! The crosmembers are different! I had to use the one of the 4x4

Thank you, yep good guess!

We used a air hammer with a pencil eraser size punch but that didn’t knock any out. Although I’m not in the Snap-On class of mechanics here lol

I'm not snap on class either I have a cheap air hammer that did nothing so I borrowed my buddies snap on with a chisel bit on it and knocked the heads right off . Then I though my China hammer in the garbage when it comes to air hammers I've learned to not be cheap pay the 350.00$ for the snap on it will last the rest of your life and it will make things like that so much easier.

Sounds like sound advice! Next go around ill give it a try!

So I got mine from a guy who can search junk yards across the country and then have the parts pulled and drop shipped to you. My email is cclbdrw4x4@gmail.com email me and I’ll send you his contact info. It was like 400$ shipping and all, came with the bearings and everything!

Texas

In theory all you are doing is putting a solid axle under the front, in many many ways more sturdy than the twin I beam (TIB). As far as the rear, all that happens is a (stock) 4” block is set under the springs. So from a “stock” point of view, no it in no way lowers payload. If anything it gives a more sturdy front end. And if you’re concerned about the blocks Sky makes a rear spring shackle kit that lowers the spring so that it bolts directly to the axle and gives you the level you need to match the front.

Hey I’m always up for a money making project, those are far and few between hahah

@@obsdieselbros4160 where you guys located

South Texas,

Heck yeah! These things are a pistol to get out for sure! Torch is essential! I had a buddy that welds better then me weld a 15mil to the end of half a horseshoe with a socket extension on the other end of the shoe! But that’s didn’t work lol

Eh. The right tools and some patience helps alot. I continuously soaked everything in pb blaster for days. But yes I agree torch set helps.

Thanks, unfortunately I hit a drainage curb the other day and tore off one of the ss hub covers! I’d love some 10 lug Alcoa’s though!😎 Fuel makes some sweet looking “Alcoa” wheels but they’re a bit pricy!

Hey Devin, if you follow the link in the description it will take you to the forum where there will be a comprehensive list of what I purchased and where.

If I still had it, it would be yours!

I have the manual transmission (ZF5) and as far as compatibility of other transfer cases I don’t know off the top my head. I would assume there are quite a few as all it is is a splined shaft out the transmission.

That’s mighty unfortunate! I threw it away after storing it in the shop for a year with no takers on FB market up for free!

I hate throwing away stuff like that but my “shop” is a 20’ sea can!” Lol