Where do i get a solid axle conversion kit...and how much?

[shanebillman]

Okay, so everybody was 1/2 right. IF you have a 91-94, you can buy a SAS kit. If you have a 95+, there is no such thing.

you are very right about that so that is why i am thinking about putting my second gen on a 99 ford f350 that has the 7.3 already

 

[Josh P]

you are very right about that so that is why i am thinking about putting my second gen on a 99 ford f350 that has the 7.3 already

That's probably the best route.

 

[410Fortune]

99 7.3 is a one year thing
They have some odd things going on in 99 and it’s just the one year. 99 has its own turbo and intercooler plumbing. 99 was first year of the turbo and intercooler together and they used some 1’year parts, injectors as well
many of the parts were changed in 2000
Consider a 00-04 7.3 instead!!!

99 7.3 is not bad but the 00-04’is better

 

[dvdswan]

Would the engine compartment of the 96 Explorer even fit over the 7.3?

 

[Josh P]

Would the engine compartment of the 96 Explorer even fit over the 7.3?

I won't say it can't be done, be interesting to see the solution

 

[BKennedy]

What are your plans to address the 30+" wheel base difference?

 

[dvdswan]

I won't say it can't be done, be interesting to see the solution

Big shoe horn or a lot of cutting.

 

[Rick]

is it easier to transfer the body off the explore to a f350 frame with the axles and motor already set

One of our members did this on an F250 with a straight six. He shortened the F250 frame and did a body swap. Turned out very well.

Ryan's F250/Explorer hybrid

I guess this is what happens when you take someone like me, add someone like Kevin (DWD), and throw in some beer! Here's the plan. This weekend I'm looking at buying a '79 F250 longbed. It has a 300 straight 6, leaf sprung dana44 front, dana 60 rear. Basically, I'm going to put my Explorer...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[beepinX]

One of our members did this on an F250 with a straight six. He shortened the F250 frame and did a body swap. Turned out very well.

Ryan's F250/Explorer hybrid

I guess this is what happens when you take someone like me, add someone like Kevin (DWD), and throw in some beer! Here's the plan. This weekend I'm looking at buying a '79 F250 longbed. It has a 300 straight 6, leaf sprung dana44 front, dana 60 rear. Basically, I'm going to put my Explorer...

www.explorerforum.com

That's one cool project!