Anyone else think this guy deserves way more subs than he has? His videos are pretty entertaining and super knowledgeable. In my opinion compares to other channels like Trucks or TruckTech
Thanks for posting this video. I purchased the Sky kit a few years ago back when it was only for the 4x4 trucks and therefore had to figure the 4x2 part out on my own. I think I was even one of the first ten to buy the kit in the first place, so it's nice to see a thorough video on the 4x2 part years later.
Glad you liked the video, salans7. The techs at Sky were quite helpful, but by the time I did mine, they've talked several folks through doing this on a 4x2 truck, I'm sure. Scott
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE It's especially of interest to get a ballpark idea of the work since my 8" lifted IFS on my GMC Suburban is wearing out tires on the inside. Even after replacing all the wear items and having it aligned . Someone has a kit to do this to mine and I think its the same people . 2 ways to do it . One is for g.m. style axles . The other is super duty stuff .
If you-all have to "winch" stuff together like that frame again, 90% of the time it works great, just looping it around in a circle. But sometimes the strap will drag different on the ratchet side than the other, pulling you out of parallel, can give you fits when sticking old iron together. The trick is to throw the strap on in a figure 8, it evens out the pulling forces a little, but if you have a real fussy fit on what you are fabricating, throw 2 looped ratchet straps on, with the ratchet mechanisms at oposite sides. Then you can fine adjust your alignment.
That front end should come down a few more inches once you put the engine/radiator/dual batterys/ and core support back in. I want to say that 37's will clear. Atleast they did on my truck after the D60 shackle reversal. It's an 87 F-350 C&C with a 1968 F-250 body and bed on it. I stuck with 35's for practical reasons like load ratings and mileage. I love the progress! Can't wait to see the next episode!
Thanks for the bigger picture into doing a 4x4 conversion i want to do one for my 96 F-150 and most the people just show a quick drop and switch of the axles and some sho more but this is the first time iv ever thought ab doin this so idk how to do it but your video showed a great picture im sure theres more to do here or there but ill figure it out great vid🤙
Great video series brother man. I appreciate all of it. Content and quality. Makes all the difference today. I have a 94 F350 idi na that I'd like to consider adding 4wd too as well as turbo. Ya ya...many say dont do it or waste of time but this truck is single family owned. My Dads (rip) who loved it. I've never tackled anything like this although I'm not too nervous but man, I'd love to get more data from you on it so I can resurrect this old girl. 4wd and that turbo would make huge difference. Anyways, thank you for series. Love it.
Good videos on Brutus. Love the series and how well you explain what you come up against. I’m going to be doing this same swap to my 94 “aeronose” with sky’s 2” super duty leaf spring kit. Look forward to the next video👍👍
great content man. I'm planning on doing a 4wd swap for my cousin on his dads 6.9 idi. possible coil over conversion as well. it's definitely going to be a big project, but I feel a lot better about the work after watching your video. thanks for posting it up and keep up the great work!
This has been a fantastic build series so far! I’ve watched every video on it and it has been a lot of fun to see the progress you’ve made. I’m currently “restoring” a 1988 f250 myself and its cool to see one of these old dually trucks get 4wd swapped. I also appreciate the fact that you wanted to keep it original with the IDI diesel and can’t wait to hear that turbo spool up. Your detailed knowledge of the specs for these trucks as well as how you’ve been able to source parts has been really cool to see. My only complaint about your videos is that there isn’t more of them🤣!!! Just subscribed, take care👍
Hey @YDOC Productions - thanks for the input and kind words! It's been a fun journey so far, but there's a lot more to come! I need to get caught up with posting videos of the Dana 60 rebuild/refresh. From there, I'm going to tackle the ZF-5. Best, Scott
Nothing wrong with a vacation or two. When your'e trying to move metal and want it to stay in place, wacking it a few times with a very big hammer seems to help it stay in place.
Hey Scott, I commented on your new project brownie video on doing a 4x4 swap to my 86 dually and you sent me here to this very informative video! I was wondering when you said you did the Sky offroad 4x4 conversion kit did you remember if you did their 92-97 F-250/350 2" OBS Spring COMPLETE 2WD to 4WD Kit and when you did did you do the tab saying just axle or with a parts truck. I personally have a 1984 f250 4x4 parts truck but it only has a TTB front suspension wondering about your thoughts again thank you for such informative videos.
It's been a while since I ordered the kit, but I'm pretty sure I did their RSK kit and upgraded to Super Duty springs. If you call them, they're very helpful. Good luck with it! Scott
Love the video! What size sky kit did you go with? And did you use the stock leaf springs that came with the axle or super duty leaf springs? Love the height it’s sitting at
I'm doing the same swap with the same kit on a 90 f150. At 6:11 in your video you mentioned the distance needed from the body mount to the hole that needs to be drilled. Do you have that measurement so I can drill the hole for the front hanger. Thank you
Could you have just cut up the 4x4 frame and welded in the pieces into your 4x2 frame instead of buying the Sky Offroad kit, or is there an issue with that? Thanks
I got a single cab 6.9 idi to learn about diesels and I really love it runs great I just need to get me a zf5 transmission. Does the transfer case of the 4 speed work on it or do I need everything from the zf5? thanks
There are a lot of issues to deal with here so I'll hit the highlights -- a 4 speed behind a 6.9 IDI would be a T-18 or a T-19, and it would have used a Borg Warner 1345 or a New Process 208 transfer case, unless it's an '87, and then it may have a Borg Warner 1356. The ZF-5 came out in 1987 for the 6.9 diesel, the same year the Borg Warner 1356 transfer case came out in Ford trucks. Either an NP208, BW 1345, or BW 1356 transfer case will bolt up to the ZF5.
It's also call me it's too bro you got to get them comments you don't matter what they got to say just something like this that's a weird thing going to tickle that algorithm
Anyone else think this guy deserves way more subs than he has? His videos are pretty entertaining and super knowledgeable. In my opinion compares to other channels like Trucks or TruckTech
I wholeheartedly agree!!! Thanks for the kind words! Scott
love this guy....im from aross that pond and love everything about the channel
@@masterauckland8948 - thanks! Where are you? UK? Scott
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE .... Auckland is in New Zealand
@@linctexpilot8337 excellent! My college roommate lives in NZ; beautiful country!
I agree. The man's putting his soul into that truck and his vids. He need lots more credit. He's real life...and making it happen!!!!
Thanks Nathan!
Thanks for posting this video. I purchased the Sky kit a few years ago back when it was only for the 4x4 trucks and therefore had to figure the 4x2 part out on my own. I think I was even one of the first ten to buy the kit in the first place, so it's nice to see a thorough video on the 4x2 part years later.
Glad you liked the video, salans7. The techs at Sky were quite helpful, but by the time I did mine, they've talked several folks through doing this on a 4x2 truck, I'm sure. Scott
Stumbled onto this series tonight, loving it! Love these brick nose trucks and love this series!
Hey Ken - I'm glad you're enjoying the content! There's much more on the way!!! Scott
Brutus is back!! Love the series
Thanks, J Shaughnessy!
Couldn't wait for this next episode . Loved the it .
Thanks, Daniel. Hope to have the Dana 60 video done next week.
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE It's especially of interest to get a ballpark idea of the work since my 8" lifted IFS on my GMC Suburban is wearing out tires on the inside. Even after replacing all the wear items and having it aligned . Someone has a kit to do this to mine and I think its the same people . 2 ways to do it . One is for g.m. style axles . The other is super duty stuff .
@@danielbarlow4344 - Super Duty stuff is inexpensive and easy to find. Food for thought. Good luck!
i did end up here on accident, but after watching a few videos im subscribed and liking the vids keep it up sir.
Chilekingpin -thanks for subscribing! Happy to have you on board, Scott
Man this is one heck of an undertaking! Ive enjoyed watching these not necesarrilly in order just bouncing around but well done sir!
Hey Deepblu dude - glad you've enjoyed the content! Stay tuned for more! thanks, Scott
Doing a Dana 69 swap in my 93 F250 hes helped me alot
Glad you found it helpful, Grape Ape!
Great video
Thanks!
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE 👍
If you-all have to "winch" stuff together like that frame again, 90% of the time it works great, just looping it around in a circle. But sometimes the strap will drag different on the ratchet side than the other, pulling you out of parallel, can give you fits when sticking old iron together. The trick is to throw the strap on in a figure 8, it evens out the pulling forces a little, but if you have a real fussy fit on what you are fabricating, throw 2 looped ratchet straps on, with the ratchet mechanisms at oposite sides. Then you can fine adjust your alignment.
Excellent input! Thanks for the comment, Scott
Nicely done as always.
Thanks, BroncosandTrucks! With a user name like that, I think I need to see if you have any videos posted!
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE I got a few. More content from me coming soon. I’m really enjoying your show.
@@davesbroncogarage Thanks! I subscribed to your channel.
That front end should come down a few more inches once you put the engine/radiator/dual batterys/ and core support back in. I want to say that 37's will clear. Atleast they did on my truck after the D60 shackle reversal. It's an 87 F-350 C&C with a 1968 F-250 body and bed on it. I stuck with 35's for practical reasons like load ratings and mileage. I love the progress! Can't wait to see the next episode!
Thanks, Aaron! Sounds like a sweet truck!!! I think I'm going to stick with 35's, but good to hear that 37's will clear, too.
Thanks for the bigger picture into doing a 4x4 conversion i want to do one for my 96 F-150 and most the people just show a quick drop and switch of the axles and some sho more but this is the first time iv ever thought ab doin this so idk how to do it but your video showed a great picture im sure theres more to do here or there but ill figure it out great vid🤙
Thanks for the feedback! Scott
Great video series brother man. I appreciate all of it. Content and quality. Makes all the difference today. I have a 94 F350 idi na that I'd like to consider adding 4wd too as well as turbo. Ya ya...many say dont do it or waste of time but this truck is single family owned. My Dads (rip) who loved it. I've never tackled anything like this although I'm not too nervous but man, I'd love to get more data from you on it so I can resurrect this old girl. 4wd and that turbo would make huge difference. Anyways, thank you for series. Love it.
Thanks for the input, and glad you found the videos to be helpful! Scott
Good videos on Brutus. Love the series and how well you explain what you come up against. I’m going to be doing this same swap to my 94 “aeronose” with sky’s 2” super duty leaf spring kit. Look forward to the next video👍👍
Thanks, Chuck. Glad you enjoy it. Good luck with your project!
great content man. I'm planning on doing a 4wd swap for my cousin on his dads 6.9 idi. possible coil over conversion as well. it's definitely going to be a big project, but I feel a lot better about the work after watching your video. thanks for posting it up and keep up the great work!
It's an involved job, but not terribly complicated. Glad you found the video helpful! Scott
wicked stuff man
Thanks DDMTB!
This has been a fantastic build series so far! I’ve watched every video on it and it has been a lot of fun to see the progress you’ve made. I’m currently “restoring” a 1988 f250 myself and its cool to see one of these old dually trucks get 4wd swapped. I also appreciate the fact that you wanted to keep it original with the IDI diesel and can’t wait to hear that turbo spool up. Your detailed knowledge of the specs for these trucks as well as how you’ve been able to source parts has been really cool to see. My only complaint about your videos is that there isn’t more of them🤣!!! Just subscribed, take care👍
Hey @YDOC Productions - thanks for the input and kind words! It's been a fun journey so far, but there's a lot more to come! I need to get caught up with posting videos of the Dana 60 rebuild/refresh. From there, I'm going to tackle the ZF-5. Best, Scott
Your really good on video, goof information, consise, and entertaining, good job! Hope you grow alot
Thanks, @yayoink dab! Really appreciate the feedback!!!
You took the long road home ...
Way more work than was needed ...
More work than needed is how I do things...
Thank you so much God bless 😊
You're welcome! Scott
Nothing wrong with a vacation or two. When your'e trying to move metal and want it to stay in place, wacking it a few times with a very big hammer seems to help it stay in place.
Yes, careful application of BFH is sometimes just what the doctor ordered! Thanks, Scott
Just came across your video. Liked and subscribed. Haven’t did any research yet but off hand do they make 4x4 conversion kits for a 1988 f450
Yes, Sky's Offroad Design makes a kit. That's what I used. Thanks
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE thank you
I need to get to work on my 93 7.3 idi dually now that it’s cooled down a bit in va
Nice weather now, isn't it? Where in VA are you?
Just subscribed!!
Welcome aboard, Jason! Scott
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE love it man!! This is my goal to a build of a crew cab long bed dually 4wd conversion like this!!
@@manahaneicetea - it's been a goal of mine for a while; glad that it's finally coming back together! Scott
Hey Scott, I commented on your new project brownie video on doing a 4x4 swap to my 86 dually and you sent me here to this very informative video! I was wondering when you said you did the Sky offroad 4x4 conversion kit did you remember if you did their 92-97 F-250/350 2" OBS Spring COMPLETE 2WD to 4WD Kit and when you did did you do the tab saying just axle or with a parts truck. I personally have a 1984 f250 4x4 parts truck but it only has a TTB front suspension wondering about your thoughts again thank you for such informative videos.
It's been a while since I ordered the kit, but I'm pretty sure I did their RSK kit and upgraded to Super Duty springs. If you call them, they're very helpful. Good luck with it! Scott
Love the video! What size sky kit did you go with? And did you use the stock leaf springs that came with the axle or super duty leaf springs? Love the height it’s sitting at
Hi Julian - I went with the stiffest OEM Super Duty springs - I think they are X code. Thanks, Scott
I'm doing the same swap with the same kit on a 90 f150. At 6:11 in your video you mentioned the distance needed from the body mount to the hole that needs to be drilled. Do you have that measurement so I can drill the hole for the front hanger. Thank you
Sorry, but I didn't keep any notes on the measurements and I sold the truck. Scott
Could you have just cut up the 4x4 frame and welded in the pieces into your 4x2 frame instead of buying the Sky Offroad kit, or is there an issue with that? Thanks
Yes, that would have worked as well. Thanks
Was you going to change the crossmember
No, I did not change it.
Did you use V or X code Super Duty springs for this?
I used the stiffest ones; X code.
@@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE thank you for the reply. Doing this exact swap on an 88 Bronco using the same kit.
Dónde puedo comprar ese kit de soportes de metal para el cambio a 4x4
I'm sorry, but I don't speak Spanish.
I got a single cab 6.9 idi to learn about diesels and I really love it runs great I just need to get me a zf5 transmission. Does the transfer case of the 4 speed work on it or do I need everything from the zf5? thanks
There are a lot of issues to deal with here so I'll hit the highlights -- a 4 speed behind a 6.9 IDI would be a T-18 or a T-19, and it would have used a Borg Warner 1345 or a New Process 208 transfer case, unless it's an '87, and then it may have a Borg Warner 1356. The ZF-5 came out in 1987 for the 6.9 diesel, the same year the Borg Warner 1356 transfer case came out in Ford trucks. Either an NP208, BW 1345, or BW 1356 transfer case will bolt up to the ZF5.
Alright thanks my truck is a 89 ford 6.9 idi
Thanks for the help I can't wait to see Brutus rolling coal
@@tinnytomcat Ok, then someone must have swapped in the 6.9, right? Because 1987 was the last year for the 6.9.
@@tinnytomcat Happy to help! Good luck with your truck.
It's also call me it's too bro you got to get them comments you don't matter what they got to say just something like this that's a weird thing going to tickle that algorithm
On which model truck can a find a king pin axle? And how can i know its a king pin?
1985 - 1991 F350s came with kingpin Dana 60's. Other trucks had ball joints. Scott
@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE okay thank you so it shouldn't matter if it was gas or disel right?
@@medina2016am - Correct, an F350 is going to have the same front differential, gas or diesel. Scott
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Thanks!