Convert van from 2wd to 4wd

Nice! Off the top of my head you would need the front end off a 1970's vintage F-150 (wheel to wheel). You will need the suspension, and steering components, radius arms and the front propeller shaft (you might have to just have one made custom). Then you would need to add the controls for the transfer case and getting all that up into the cab. So there will be a fair amount of fabrication and welding involved I would think.

Hi JonnyB,
Thank you for your input. I already have a 1979 Ford Bronco in great mechanical condition. I will give it a shot and get back to you with progress reports.
Thank you,
Mark

Okay great. I have a lot of experience doing weird things like that. So if you are not bashful and you are handy with the tools then go for it. Just pay attention to things like ride height so you can make sure that your van is nice and level when you are done. You might have to be pretty crafty to get the shift lever mounted in the cab. I cant remember how big the engine cover was on a 1977. By all means keep me posted.

Good information.

Just to add, make sure the gear ratio of the donor front axle is the same as your rear end gears or you will have trouble.

Roy

Oh yes by all means!