88 Econoline best setup for 4x4 conversion ....

[BigDan]

As the title says ,
I have an 88 Éconoline E-250 with 351W & C6 .....

I want to convert it to 4x4 ......
before I start ,may as well ask here what should I look for ....

Ill try to get a complete F-250 with 351W & E4OD ( I was told only one that would do the job ) ......

I want free hubs , solid axles , rear disc brakes would be a nice touch but not a priority ....

It has to fit width wise too !

thanks

Dan ,

 

[dragogt]

Good luck, for this gen its all diy..

 

[TheViking]

I would keep the C6 as overdrive won't be much use on the back roads and trails. The C6 is viewed as a hog for loss of power at the wheel but it's a stout unit.

The process should be about the same I imagine as a solid axle swap on a Ford truck. Google it.

 

[VANMAN]

I have a Danna 44HD which would be perfect under your truck....Quigley 4 link...bolt on...replace bushings with polyurethane...I'll let it go cheap to someone who will use it....its in Reno NV...shipping isnt that bad....

 

[VANMAN]

PS it came off of same body style as your van....3:54 gears 8 lug axles...

 

[Mwilliamshs]

That dumb Fast n' Loud episode had me wondering if VANMAN still had that axle...must...resist...

 

[BigDan]

sadly, Reno NV, is about 3,0000 miles away !

 

[VANMAN]

I still have it...come and get it!! will give a good deal and IS THE easiest and cheapest way to convert to 4x4...axle never gave me any problems!

 

[Paddy]

Fastenal can ship this for cheap for you guys. It's called their third party logistics dept.

 

[BigDan]

been a long time ,

what about a 5.9L 6BT + auto tranny + T/case
I can get a low mileage 4x4 92 cummins Ram 2500 complete .........

I think it could make a good swap ...

 

[BigDan]

 

[Shocker]

I know it has been done once at least.

 

[spencyg]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-...cummins-into-1988-ford-e350-born-free-rv.html

I hope you really dig into this...I'd love to see the results from both an installation as well as a MPG standpoint.

SG

 

[BigDan]

wow ,,,thanks a lot !

really apreciated ....

have you been able to quiet down the Cummins cabin noise ?

Dan

 

[Rocksrus]

I have a Danna 44HD which would be perfect under your truck....Quigley 4 link...bolt on...replace bushings with polyurethane...I'll let it go cheap to someone who will use it....its in Reno NV...shipping isnt that bad....

Do u still have it is it coil spring