Diesel vs Gas

[BarryTurano]

After reading all of the info about gas vs diesel I have a ???
I have a 98 f150 Lariat with the big V8 (I think 5.8 or 5.4 not really sure). It is a extended cab 4x4. The truck has 73000 miles. Runs great but loves gas. I would like to get a diesel but I don't want the expense of a new truck. Is it possible to change out the engine fuel tank and drive train to make it into a diesel truck? If so can anyone give me a rough idea of cost and where would I start looking.
Thanks,
Barry

[SON OF SATAN]

Not worth all the trouble. If you want a diesel , buy a truck that is a diesel. Too expensive to convert.

[jazzrockskier]

Ya get another truck, Not only would you have to replace the drive train an the suspension as well I have a ford F250 with a Diesel and the spring package is for a one ton to hold up the heavy engine

[Avenger]

I did this conversion in a GMC Suburban.... never again.

Also, jazzrockskier is exactly right, the F150 chassis can barely support itself, let alone a diesel.

Go find a good used one.

[BarryTurano]

Thank you all for the advice. I guess it was another one of my hair brain ideas. But hey you never know unless you ask.
Thanks again.

[MChi]

When I first saw this post ,I was getting ready for a boat conversion, Although you did get solid info.