ok i recently helpd do a 2wd to 4wd conversion on a ford excursion and it got me thinking. why cant i convert my 02 dualy to 4wd? and later possibly to a single rear wheel with a big lift since i am not going to be towing near as much. just let me know what yall think

 

Research into a solid front axle. 78-79 Ford F250 dually with the high pinion Dana 60 comes to mind. Start with that to chew on and come back with a meal of questions later.

 

If you want the 60 you need to look for a F350, and you might look for a HP44 as they are cheaper and more available. Depending on your intentions of coarse. A better list of what your working with would help too.

 

F250's had the D44 and the D60, but ya the F350 is a sure bet for the D60. I just pulled the D60 from an F250 a week ago for the project Ram 1500 getting 40's, a 408ci and 5.13's.

 

If you dont mind me asking, what did you have to give for that gem?

 

$1300 completely built. He lost interest in the truck or had to finance a trip for his Fiancé or something like that...The seller stuck about $3000 into the whole thing with a Power-Lock Dana locker, 5.13's, new brakes, Warn manual hubs, bearings, seals and a decent off-road cover. It's your every day 8 lug which is being matched with the 14 bolt GM rear converted to discs, shaved into a 13 bolt (bottom cut off for 3/4" more ground clearance) and Eaton Locker. In all we have about 1750 now in 2 axles...not bad! Plus the original seller of the D60 has all the documented receipts from the professional front end overhaul done by a driveline shop near me who has an unbeatable local reputation. I think the front was a steal, considering it's the right width, high pinion and complete ready for the coil buckets and track bar. Not sure which color we've decided to paint it yet.

 

SFA for sure..Keep the Dually part too

 

You will definitely want to snag a Divorced NP205 transfer case so you don't have to mess with the tranny. You will need the Ford version which can be had for $100.

 

Find me that case for $100 and i'll give you another $100 for your trouble. Good Luck!

 

I am pleased to introduce myself. I am from Texas and a proud owner of a 1997 dodge ram 1500 2wd. Well, not that proud, which is why I joined this site. I Will be converting the 2wd handmedown from my dad into a 4x4 monster. My plans include a D60 front from a 1994 f-350, 12" lift using leaf springs, an NP 231HD I recovered from a junk yard along with a 46re transmission from a 4wd ram. So far this is all I have gathered, I will be needing the help from all the members who are willing to assist and have better knowledge than me in this field. I work in the oilfield and have limited mechanics know how. I read alot of offroad mags and gather most of my knowledge from there. Please feel free to give any input.