1986 F250 4x4 conversion

[87 F250 6.9L]

How was the zf swap? I've heard not to bad if you have the two trucks you're swapping right next to each other, or else you make a lot of parts runs. Been thinking about doing the swap, I think it would be better than my c6

[southtexasidi]

Other than just being alot of work, it was pretty "easy". It took me a week from start to finish becauce I had to work on it before and after work. I didnt have the donor truck right next to mine, just make sure you have all the right parts before you start. I had to go on one parts run, it was the reverse light plug, a 11.95 piece.

youll love the 5 speed compared to the c6, its funner to drive, more efficient on the highway, and it is defently getting more power to the ground.

Make sure you get a 4x4 crossmember, they hang lower than the 2wd ones.

[87 F250 6.9L]

I'm just having a hard time finding a zf for cheap, one that doesn't need internals that is.

[diesel_brad]

What do you consider cheap? The going rate for JUST the a diesel 4wd trans is 500+

[87 F250 6.9L]

Like trans from a 450 with e-brake looking $800, without everything else.

[diesel_brad]

That is a bit high. I just sold the exact trans for 600

[southtexasidi]

Now that the trans is done Im trying to focous on getting this D60 under the truck. Im trying to decide on which springs to use. I found X code SD springs on sdtrucksprings.com for 109.95 a pair. From what I undestand, the X codes are the more heavy duty front springs. I plan on having a ranchhand replacment bumper up front, would the "heavy duty" X codes be good for the additional weight of the bumper or should V codes be ok?

[diesel_brad]

V codes would be MORE than adequate(you 86 is at least 1000lbs lighter than an equivalent SD). But I really wouldn't go by those numbers. If you notice, the V code and X code are the SAME part number. But they are FAR from the same spring

[southtexasidi]

Thanks, since they have the same part number, Im having trouble clarifying the V code on sdtrucksprings.com, I cant tell which exact code they are. Do you know of any other good sources to get V codes?

[diesel_brad]

Ford or a junk yard. The aftermarket will just sell you whatever