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Convert T18/2WD to C6/4WD

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User811780

Convert T18/2WD to C6/4WD

I posted this about a month back but have since bought a donor truck that is different from my original post. Current truck is an 81 F150, reg cab, 2WD, H3 rear axle, Ford 300, T18, long bed. Donor truck is 83 F150, reg cab, 4WD, H9 rear axle, Ford 300, c6 transmission, long bed.

The plan is to make the ‘81 an automatic with 4WD. What would need swapped?

-transmission
-transfer case
-front driveshaft
-rear driveshaft
-both axles
-steering column
-instrument cluster

Anything I’m forgetting or should look out for?

1981 F150 4WD 300 I6 C6 Regular Cab Long Bed

Gary Lewis

Re: Convert T18/2WD to C6/4WD

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I think you have a good plan.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

81-F150-Explorer

Re: Convert T18/2WD to C6/4WD

In reply to this post by User811780

Just make sure you don't junk the T-18 and clutch linkage parts.

Others including myself are interested in these parts.

Truck: 1981 F-150 Explorer / Engine: 300-6 California MCU Feedback System / Trans: T-18 - 4 speed / 2.75 Ford Rear Axle Open Diff.

User811780

Re: Convert T18/2WD to C6/4WD

Definitely not planning on junking anything that isn’t rusted beyond repair.

Donor truck is fairly rusted out (although I drove it 70mph on the highway bringing it home)

1981 F150 4WD 300 I6 C6 Regular Cab Long Bed