Excellent team effort making quick work of that changeover. Cool to see Mrs JC operating the GradAll and running the camera too !! Have a safe day folks ....
It is sure satisfying to see a good team work together. Everything is only done once and done right the first time. You use the term "easy" a few times (or more) in the video. "Easy" is the convergence of the right tools, the right experience and the right knowledge. All of which you have in abundance. I have a lot of respect for those who put the total package together and you have your act together. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching your video's and will continue watching them. It's good content
Nicely done guys, Being able to stand and do the work is a great bonus I've never done any actual conversions but done a many frame replacements for our body shops and I actually preferred doing them on the ground or floor myself because of all the running around them and I could set up side by side and just move parts over that I was reusing.
Damn I enjoyed watching great video and it all looks so easy when you have all the right tools and a Damn good helper thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video JC and Wife.
Did what you are doing to 01 F350 . Was nice surprise all hole in the frame was there, so all I did was rebolt the 4 wheel under the 2 wheel tk. Was easy an all works great. Did need to replace steering box, because all was different...
I gotta say without seeing this video I probably would not have continued to explore the conversion. You make it look so easy. I got the front axle and rear driveshaft from a upullit lot for 400.00. I picked up a transfer case with the front axle off ebay for 300.00! Gonna order the spring holders new. I will have less than 1000.00 in it. Your video is spot on! Only question I have is about the pitman arm. Is that all you had to change? When you mention the gearbox in the video I get confused if you changed it or if all I need to change is the pitman arm to the 4x4 one? Thanks for the work and attention to explaining what you were doing.
@@j.c.smithprojects I thought so. I already saw them online for 60 bucks. I just wanna have everything I need before I start the axle swap. Although I don't think it will take anywhere near it, I'm gonna take off 2 days since this is my daily driver. I picked it up in great condition with just 100k miles. Already Bulletproofed studded and everything deleted. It runs like a champ. Starts easy as can be. My first diesel and I love it. Ty again for this video.
Man, what a fantastic video! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see how much of a PITA this would be and its way easier than i thought it would be lol. Thanks man 😁😁😁
Sweet, I have never had the opportunity to work on anything past about 98 or 9 but the rest is a dream away. That's my trouble is if I stay with something, I will figure it out except for the electronics... I really am impressed with how you read the wiring so easy or make it look like it is. That is the downfall of most is they underestimate their challenge and then they do have a mess cause working behind someone else's stuff is irritating to me anyway. Liked it
You really do make it look ease having the right stuff to lift and everything makes it easier and you do it alot .yes I imagine you can do it on the ground but also harder because of less space. Bestdes you get it down to a science. But all good we do what we can.
Great video thanks brother. I like the way you all work together. Looks great hope the drive line goes as smoothly. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Those jack stands you bought sure did work well, worth their money and then some. You make it look easy as pie, but you have done it a few times now so you have your system down pat. You should start selliing Gradall's. Every video where you have used your Gradall can be a sales video. You could have a whole new sideline!
Just bought a 1995 F350 OBS 2wd. I would like the ride quality of the coil spring (opposed to leaf) and wondering if you know this working on something that old? Thanks for the great detailed video!
Thanks for the video you do make it look easy I'm glad I watched it there was a few things I didn't know I've done it before on older truck this was same year n style I'm working on
Hello, So I have a 2008 f250 2wd. So all i need is front axel assembly, manual transfer case, spring pockets and driveshafts? Will that transfer case bolt right up to my transmission? Awesome video by the way.
Love the video, that is so my kind of truck... And again you make it look so easy. Those jack stands looked almost as big as Mrs. Jc LOL Keep up the great work you do and your videos. Your one of the best on TH-cam
This is that gangsta version conversion!! Back yard, use what ever you can find including a hard working wife who doesn't mind getting dirty. At the end an awsomr job and a nice DIY. 👍👍👍👍
I have a 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd with the turbo 7.3 that I am wanting to convert to 4wd and any information on this process would be extremely helpful.
First off great video. Second, in converting a vehicle from 2wd to 4wd have you ever had any issues when it comes to selling or insuring a truck later down the road? Contemplating this conversion myself.
I know its an old video but your still posting I figured you might see this. What years of truck would I need as a donor for my 2010 sclb 2wd 5.4 F250?
I have 08 F250 single cab 2WD service bed 6.4 PS. After finally giving up with all the re-gen, EGR, stopped up DPF and cat.. I fully deleted it (it’s mostly total farm use in real life and the idling around is what was causing all the nightmares) My biggest issue is it gets stuck way too often. It’s the only 2WD and the only ford but i bought cheap dirt cheap just for the very nice service bed (not thinking) Every truck I have is short bed so.. and I know better and have no idea what I was thinking I got it running good and after all the issues it’s basically a little torque monster and it’s turned into something worth keeping I guess But the 2wd has to go… it’s often pointless to back it out of the barn depending on weather but I need the tools the truck is full of. I WAS gonna trade it for newer Ram (which is all I usually drive) but wow.. 2024 is no time to be trading, buying, selling apparently. Just couldn’t get anywhere close to agreement on trade or outrageous price of trucks. So I had idea… save 30-50,000.00 I found this video (I’m not expecting “easy” but I have the equipment and tools to do this Located a salvage truck (rollover nothing removed) and everything i need (it has manual shift also) This is super cheap option Thank you tremendously for a totally excellent video 👍
Could you change a leaf spring set up on 2002 f250 and put the coil springs brackets from 2005 and up like you and your awesome wife done on the 2wd truck thanks again for the video
i really dont know everything that is involved in those years of chevy. those are independent front suspension. i dont know if the control arms and axle will mount up. those use a torsion bar suspension for the 4wd. i do know that in a 3500 it came as either a pick up truck or an "incomplete chassis". the rear frame width is different from one to the other. so the axles widths and spring perches are different. i have heard of more people doing the solid axle swap in the front rather than the ifs.
did you know brake fluid is water soluble , I am sure you did , but most people don't know how easy it actually is to clean up the mess after a brake bleed or repair , might toss that in a video sometime , I did in a few years back ... the reason I like watching you is your like me , you like to show and explain , will I ever do this swap ... NOPE , but lol , I might do the swap on my 94 superduty if I could ever find the front axle to match the rear , but it's geared 5 something , 5.34 does that sound right , I think it is , that truck even though I love it , I hate it that small 10 lug pattern causes so many kicks in the teeth , wheels are all 16 inch unless you run the chevy 19.5's , and the backspacing ect is not right ... ford sure built a tough truck in those years , but really messed up on a few key details that you can't remedy...
i do know brake fluid is water soluble. when washed with water it neutralizes and turns white. 94 was when ford called the f450/f550 by "SUPERDUTY" they differed in gvwr but only had superduty badges. i want to say they had a 4.38, 4.88, 5.13 and a 5.34 gear but i cant be sure.
that is a great story! you cant beat the bargaining power of cash. of course in todays world...the dealers get a kickback from the finance companies so they prefer buyers to finance. i cant afford nor do i want to buy a new truck. i will stick with the old junk i can afford.
I can't afford new now days , but then the trucks were a lot cheaper , my income sadly was the same basically as it is now , and gas was .85 a gallon , so time sure hasn't helped any of us , got the idea I was going to buy me a new f450 crewcab dually , that idea turned into hell no after I walked to the passenger side window , my first thought was I could buy 5 or 6 very nice used ones easily for that kind of money , doubt I will ever own another new anything except for underwear HA HA HA
Can you convert my 2004 f350 dually 2wheel drive to a 4x4 if I buy all new parts ? Is what I'm asking is will you convert for others and what will it cost around figure if you do .
The price would be what you can get it for kind of, he seemed to have some old work trucks and stuff laying around to piece parts off of rather than source many individual ones. I have a crew cab long bed I got for an amazing deal looking to convert to manual/4x4 to make It perfect
dont recall but they are grade 8 in a metric equivalent. the holes in the frame are punched out at the factory not drilled. so they are not the same size all the way through the material. they have a slight taper to them. i bought the largest bolt that fit in as tight as possible.
2000 4wd would have come with a leaf spring suspension. you can you the 05. you will need to remove the shock mount and replace it with a coil spring bucket. you will need to install the radius mounts on the frame also.
it is very similar. a few things to consider in your swap using your 2001 f350. 1) your 2001 had leaf spring front suspension and the 2005 has coil spring. 2) your 2001 has either a 4r100 trans and the 2005 has a 5r110. not sure the transfer case mount and input is the same.....it might be but i am not sure. 3)the wiring for the transmission and the transfer case will be different in the 2001 versus the 2005. you may have to get a used harness for a 2005 4wd truck.
Urgent help 2007 cadillac escalade ext 6.2 AWD. It's possible convert to 4WD. If possible what parts required to convert Waiting your reply ASAP. Best regards,
Well done! Thanks for sharing the conversion, looking forward to part 2. That Gradall machine is worth its weight in gold.
ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU BOTH ROCK !GREAT JOB ON THIS PRJECT AND THANKS 4 MAKING A PUBLIC VIDEO OF ALL THAT HARD WORK!
Excellent team effort making quick work of that changeover.
Cool to see Mrs JC operating the GradAll and running the camera too !!
Have a safe day folks ....
You have a good wife, treat her well.
Thinking same thing
It is sure satisfying to see a good team work together. Everything is only done once and done right the first time. You use the term "easy" a few times (or more) in the video. "Easy" is the convergence of the right tools, the right experience and the right knowledge. All of which you have in abundance. I have a lot of respect for those who put the total package together and you have your act together. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching your video's and will continue watching them. It's good content
You guys make a great team! Nice tip on the gear oil plug!
Nicely done guys, Being able to stand and do the work is a great bonus I've never done any actual conversions but done a many frame replacements for our body shops and I actually preferred doing them on the ground or floor myself because of all the running around them and I could set up side by side and just move parts over that I was reusing.
Awesome stuff. That looked quite easy, about to do this to an 05
Well done. Just as good as if u were working on a twin post lift. I enjoyed watching the video as well as the rest
Damn I enjoyed watching great video and it all looks so easy when you have all the right tools and a Damn good helper thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video JC and Wife.
Did what you are doing to 01 F350 . Was nice surprise all hole in the frame was there, so all I did was rebolt the 4 wheel under the 2 wheel tk. Was easy an all works great. Did need to replace steering box, because all was different...
I gotta say without seeing this video I probably would not have continued to explore the conversion. You make it look so easy. I got the front axle and rear driveshaft from a upullit lot for 400.00. I picked up a transfer case with the front axle off ebay for 300.00! Gonna order the spring holders new. I will have less than 1000.00 in it. Your video is spot on! Only question I have is about the pitman arm. Is that all you had to change? When you mention the gearbox in the video I get confused if you changed it or if all I need to change is the pitman arm to the 4x4 one? Thanks for the work and attention to explaining what you were doing.
just changed the pitman to the 4x4 drop version
@@j.c.smithprojects I thought so. I already saw them online for 60 bucks. I just wanna have everything I need before I start the axle swap. Although I don't think it will take anywhere near it, I'm gonna take off 2 days since this is my daily driver. I picked it up in great condition with just 100k miles. Already Bulletproofed studded and everything deleted. It runs like a champ. Starts easy as can be. My first diesel and I love it. Ty again for this video.
Awesome video man you make it look too easy. Still waiting to see you swap the frame on your 75 f 250 project.. keep up the good work
great vid J.c.. great work as always..that is 1 mean pair of jack stands you got there..
Man, what a fantastic video! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see how much of a PITA this would be and its way easier than i thought it would be lol. Thanks man 😁😁😁
I like the gear oil tip its something I never considered. Truck looking good
Experience always makes things look easy! You are the man!
I must say, you are truly talented. It's coming along great, stay safe.
I enjoy all your videos. You have a real passion for your projects which is impressive . Keep’m coming
Sweet, I have never had the opportunity to work on anything past about 98 or 9 but the rest is a dream away. That's my trouble is if I stay with something, I will figure it out except for the electronics... I really am impressed with how you read the wiring so easy or make it look like it is. That is the downfall of most is they underestimate their challenge and then they do have a mess cause working behind someone else's stuff is irritating to me anyway. Liked it
Bless you Mrs Jc, as the truck comes down the value goes up! Thanks for sharing
Your video is so good. Clear concise and informative. You are very good and this. Thank you!
Ok thanks a lot for taking the time to get back to me really appreciate it
Do you powerwash, Clean and paint everything
You really do make it look ease having the right stuff to lift and everything makes it easier and you do it alot .yes I imagine you can do it on the ground but also harder because of less space. Bestdes you get it down to a science. But all good we do what we can.
Awesome tip for the break lines wished I would of know that when I replaced my rear calipers on my Ford lol
Great video thanks brother. I like the way you all work together. Looks great hope the drive line goes as smoothly. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Those jack stands you bought sure did work well, worth their money and then some. You make it look easy as pie, but you have done it a few times now so you have your system down pat. You should start selliing Gradall's. Every video where you have used your Gradall can be a sales video. You could have a whole new sideline!
it is pretty easy once you get over the fear of the unknown. no time to sell gradalls!! i have way too many trucks to fix this summer!
Just bought a 1995 F350 OBS 2wd. I would like the ride quality of the coil spring (opposed to leaf) and wondering if you know this working on something that old? Thanks for the great detailed video!
What’s different about the coil buckets?
Thanks for the video you do make it look easy I'm glad I watched it there was a few things I didn't know I've done it before on older truck this was same year n style I'm working on
Have you ever done a 2wd to 4wd conversion on a 01 turbo 7.3 excursion? I'm assuming the process would be the same since they have the same frames.
Hello,
So I have a 2008 f250 2wd. So all i need is front axel assembly, manual transfer case, spring pockets and driveshafts?
Will that transfer case bolt right up to my transmission?
Awesome video by the way.
Pretty detailed description. Excellent job.
Love the video, that is so my kind of truck... And again you make it look so easy. Those jack stands looked almost as big as Mrs. Jc LOL Keep up the great work you do and your videos. Your one of the best on TH-cam
This is that gangsta version conversion!! Back yard, use what ever you can find including a hard working wife who doesn't mind getting dirty. At the end an awsomr job and a nice DIY. 👍👍👍👍
I have a 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd with the turbo 7.3 that I am wanting to convert to 4wd and any information on this process would be extremely helpful.
First off great video. Second, in converting a vehicle from 2wd to 4wd have you ever had any issues when it comes to selling or insuring a truck later down the road? Contemplating this conversion myself.
Could the conversion be done on a F650 or F750 which does not come in a 4X4 option?
Another ripper, always enjoyable and informative.. Best Wishes from Aussie 👍😃🍺🍺🍷🙏🏼
Railroad truck parts getting put to good use!! Very cool video, do you think you'll get a lift in your shop some day?
he already has a mobile lift that does it all
I know its an old video but your still posting I figured you might see this. What years of truck would I need as a donor for my 2010 sclb 2wd 5.4 F250?
Very useful video, hove you check out for kits to turn to 2nd to 4x4
I have 08 F250 single cab 2WD service bed 6.4 PS.
After finally giving up with all the re-gen, EGR, stopped up DPF and cat..
I fully deleted it (it’s mostly total farm use in real life and the idling around is what was causing all the nightmares)
My biggest issue is it gets stuck way too often.
It’s the only 2WD and the only ford but i bought cheap dirt cheap just for the very nice service bed (not thinking)
Every truck I have is short bed so.. and I know better and have no idea what I was thinking
I got it running good and after all the issues it’s basically a little torque monster and it’s turned into something worth keeping I guess
But the 2wd has to go… it’s often pointless to back it out of the barn depending on weather but I need the tools the truck is full of.
I WAS gonna trade it for newer Ram (which is all I usually drive) but wow..
2024 is no time to be trading, buying, selling apparently.
Just couldn’t get anywhere close to agreement on trade or outrageous price of trucks.
So I had idea… save 30-50,000.00
I found this video (I’m not expecting “easy” but I have the equipment and tools to do this
Located a salvage truck (rollover nothing removed) and everything i need (it has manual shift also)
This is super cheap option
Thank you tremendously for a totally excellent video 👍
Could you change a leaf spring set up on 2002 f250 and put the coil springs brackets from 2005 and up like you and your awesome wife done on the 2wd truck thanks again for the video
Great job
So much detail explained .
I plan to do the same to a 89 f150 can you help with some info
Thanks
good solid work almost beat the storm
That's an expensive care lift!! Lol great video
I have a 99 f350 PSD 2wd and plan on converting to 4wd. would I be able to adapt the coil over suspension, or would I have to go to leaf springs?
yes you can put the coil spring front suspension and axle in your 99.
Will a 2008 front diff and steering link work on a 2016 two-wheel drive ?
Seems like the safety police is concerned for your well being. Lol. You lucky to have one.
So is it easier doing this conversion on say my grandpa’s 89 7.35 idi truck ? There’s no computer and such.
yes
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS I’d like to do it to my 1989 F250 7.3 idi non turbo manual transmission truck. Is that doable?
Why did you end up changing the gearbox?
I wish you were in Texas! I’d love to convert mine to 4 wheel drive!!!
I'm in Texas, i can do it.
Hi like ur vids a lot . I have a question I have 93 gmc 454 1 ton. Can I get the 4x4 off of a 93 chevy suburban 3/4 ton? Both engines are different.
i really dont know everything that is involved in those years of chevy. those are independent front suspension. i dont know if the control arms and axle will mount up. those use a torsion bar suspension for the 4wd. i do know that in a 3500 it came as either a pick up truck or an "incomplete chassis". the rear frame width is different from one to the other. so the axles widths and spring perches are different. i have heard of more people doing the solid axle swap in the front rather than the ifs.
did you know brake fluid is water soluble , I am sure you did , but most people don't know how easy it actually is to clean up the mess after a brake bleed or repair , might toss that in a video sometime , I did in a few years back ... the reason I like watching you is your like me , you like to show and explain , will I ever do this swap ... NOPE , but lol , I might do the swap on my 94 superduty if I could ever find the front axle to match the rear , but it's geared 5 something , 5.34 does that sound right , I think it is , that truck even though I love it , I hate it that small 10 lug pattern causes so many kicks in the teeth , wheels are all 16 inch unless you run the chevy 19.5's , and the backspacing ect is not right ... ford sure built a tough truck in those years , but really messed up on a few key details that you can't remedy...
i do know brake fluid is water soluble. when washed with water it neutralizes and turns white. 94 was when ford called the f450/f550 by "SUPERDUTY" they differed in gvwr but only had superduty badges. i want to say they had a 4.38, 4.88, 5.13 and a 5.34 gear but i cant be sure.
that is a great story! you cant beat the bargaining power of cash. of course in todays world...the dealers get a kickback from the finance companies so they prefer buyers to finance. i cant afford nor do i want to buy a new truck. i will stick with the old junk i can afford.
I can't afford new now days , but then the trucks were a lot cheaper , my income sadly was the same basically as it is now , and gas was .85 a gallon , so time sure hasn't helped any of us , got the idea I was going to buy me a new f450 crewcab dually , that idea turned into hell no after I walked to the passenger side window , my first thought was I could buy 5 or 6 very nice used ones easily for that kind of money , doubt I will ever own another new anything except for underwear HA HA HA
totally great video ! thanks for your contribution!
Are the 08-10 f250 suspension compatible with the 2011-2016 f250 suspension ?
Hellow sir can i do the same thing to my dodge nitro heat .. 2x4 to 4x4 thanks mr Jc
Grat Video JC thanks for the tutorial!!!
Very nice convertion
All I can say......AMAZING
its just nuts and bolts....nothing to it really.
Can you convert my 2004 f350 dually 2wheel drive to a 4x4 if I buy all new parts ?
Is what I'm asking is will you convert for others and what will it cost around figure if you do .
Sorry, i dont work on other people's truck...just my own.
I have a 2002 f350 and I was wondering if it would be a similar process to convert it to 4wd
yours is easier.....its leaf spring front suspension.
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS Oh okay thanks for the feedback
Do you know what years would fit 2015 f-250?
Been looking for a manual transfer case as well.
Sweet video.....man u make it look easy brother..
Hey JC. Ever done this swap on a 550? have an 05 id consider doing this on. any advice appreciated!
Same procedure. easiest to get a f550 donor truck. you will get everything you need.
Didn't know you could do that. Is this possible to do on a 08 F150?
How much did that straight axle set you back? Are they expensive?
i removed it from a parts truck i had.....basically it cost me nothing.
We had to swap the transmission as well because the output shaft was different.
When u change 2 wheel to 4 wheel do it have to have the same gear ratio
Hey I got a 05 f350 king ranch that not 4x4 if I change the front do I have to change the support bracket for the shock
watch the video
I may have missed it but, roughly what did you pay in parts for the swap?
The price would be what you can get it for kind of, he seemed to have some old work trucks and stuff laying around to piece parts off of rather than source many individual ones. I have a crew cab long bed I got for an amazing deal looking to convert to manual/4x4 to make
It perfect
Awesome video Jc
Front susp same as 70s ford trucks?
You can put a jack under a spinnning tie Rod end. Keeps it Taper locked
Could you do a conversion on my excursion? My son has been asking me if it can be done.
can you due this on all super duty trucks 99 and up?
yes with some alterations.
What bold size did you use for the coil perch ?
dont recall but they are grade 8 in a metric equivalent. the holes in the frame are punched out at the factory not drilled. so they are not the same size all the way through the material. they have a slight taper to them. i bought the largest bolt that fit in as tight as possible.
on a 2000 f350 2wd to 4wd, is it done the same way? I have a 05 front end I've been thinking of using.
2000 4wd would have come with a leaf spring suspension. you can you the 05. you will need to remove the shock mount and replace it with a coil spring bucket. you will need to install the radius mounts on the frame also.
thanks for the info!
Do you have a part list some where
I need to convert my automatic 2011 6.2 to 4wd, any advice on which transfer case i should use?
i would get one from a 2011-2016 f250
Super badass instructional video
glad you liked it.
Is this similar to a 2005? Looking at buying a 2005 f250 2wd and using my 2001 f350 srw to convert it to 4wd
it is very similar. a few things to consider in your swap using your 2001 f350. 1) your 2001 had leaf spring front suspension and the 2005 has coil spring. 2) your 2001 has either a 4r100 trans and the 2005 has a 5r110. not sure the transfer case mount and input is the same.....it might be but i am not sure. 3)the wiring for the transmission and the transfer case will be different in the 2001 versus the 2005. you may have to get a used harness for a 2005 4wd truck.
Nice job!
Great video
I see your cab mounts are gone, they fall apart in the 08-10 trucks for some reason.
What impact gun are you using?
Is it the same for an f 450 or 550?
what was the railroad truck a 250-350-450 series-
How do consciously walk under suspended load like that?
I dont know...maybe its the jack stands that make it not suspended.
JC I have a 2001 f350 7.3 2 wheel drive. I would love to convert it. I would like to get in touch to get it done.
i dont work on other peoples vehicles....i cant even get all of mine fixed!
@@j.c.smithprojects If you know of anyone that can be trusted to do this please let me know. Thank you
Can you convert my 2004 2 es into a 4wd ?? And how long would it take u it’s a special truck to me and don’t want to get a new truck
would an electric shift tranfer case work
Urgent help
2007 cadillac escalade ext 6.2 AWD.
It's possible convert to 4WD.
If possible what parts required to convert
Waiting your reply ASAP.
Best regards,
same truck but 2001 would everything be the same?
Hey jc smith. Iv got a f350 04 6.0 diesel. I so want u to convert mine to 4 by 4 I live in south Texas below Houston
If i can do it.......anyone can.
Would it be the same with a 01 f250 with a 05 axle
How much do you charge to do this with parts?
i dont do this for anyone but me.
You work hard. don't you?