I was wondering if anybody has done this conversion before. I have a 94 Lightning and would like to make it a 4x4. Here is what I have come up with. I have an old 78 4x4 and was going to use it for the front axle I might use a independent front end.
I don't know about the tranny any suggestions? I thought I saw an article on this in a magazine once.

 

Oh cool! I don't know what to tell you but you are now my hero. Keep us up to date.

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip

 

Thanks man! I always wanted to be a super hero. and hopefully I can build a lightning fast 4x4. Any helpful info on this project would be great.

 

Who said anything about "Super"? Just thinking of it gives you Hero status. Actually doing it? well....I will definately nominate you for the "Super" part then. LMK

 

KOEPKE~
Hey, just wanted to see how your project is coming along. I also saw the same magazine article as you. I'm sure I still have it somewhere in my stacks of magazines. I'll try to look for it sometime. Best of luck!!

***JasoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck), removed factory mud flaps, Clear Corner Lenses, DJM shackles, Billet Oval Mirror FUTURE MODS: to indecisive to know for sure . . . GIG'EM AGGIES

PICTURE: http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/98STX/mytruck.jpg

 

I saw a similar article in Car and Driver a few years back... they transplanted the engine and trans from a lightning into a Bronco, lowered the suspension for performance, but retained the 4wd capability... it looked awesome!!!
-Joe-

 

I'm still looking for the right parts I want to go solid axle up front like one off of a 73-79 F150. I have a 74 4x4 I am using as a parcial donor just not sure of what kind of coil springs to use and steering components to use.