IFS to Straight Axle ?'s - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Butch · 08-14-2001, 01:37 PM

Anybody ever converted their IFS to straight axle? I have a 98 2500 Chevy that I am planning to do. Busted the CAD on mine. <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

Also it has front anti-lok how to you get around that. Oh yeah, anybody got a cheap ford dana 60?

ChadH82 · 08-14-2001, 09:18 PM

I converted my '95. I used ORU's kit. The brackets can be fabricated but it's a real pain in the butt. I just unhooked my abs. The light comes on on the dash but you can take it out if it bothers you. If you have any questions e-mail me ChadH82@aol.com
Here's some pics. http://member.aol.com/ChadH82/eco/actz71.html

Chad

[ 08-14-2001: Message edited by: ChadH82 ]

lv2whl · 08-15-2001, 10:48 AM

i believe you will have to change the transfer case or get a driver side drop front end (ford). My buddy is about to do it and that is what he is figuring out right now.

Butch · 08-15-2001, 12:33 PM

Yea I will have to get a drivers drop. It is way more involved that just a t-case swap. The whole exhaust system is on pass. side and mine has dual cats, so it will be a ford front. How much did the kit cost from ORU? Did you install it or have it done?

ChadH82 · 08-15-2001, 05:37 PM

I did everything in my driveway. It took about 3 days. ORU has a website at www.offroadunlimited.com. They have prices there. The labor for someone to do it would probably run close to $2000 I would think. Maybe more.

Chad

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Butch Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5365 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 161	IFS to Straight Axle ?'s Anybody ever converted their IFS to straight axle? I have a 98 2500 Chevy that I am planning to do. Busted the CAD on mine. <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0"> Also it has front anti-lok how to you get around that. Oh yeah, anybody got a cheap ford dana 60? __________________

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lv2whl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5318 Location: Petaluma,Ca, USA Posts: 307	i believe you will have to change the transfer case or get a driver side drop front end (ford). My buddy is about to do it and that is what he is figuring out right now. __________________ -AMERICAN PRIDE- 71 2wd K5 Blazer -under construction-

08-15-2001, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Butch Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5365 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 161	Yea I will have to get a drivers drop. It is way more involved that just a t-case swap. The whole exhaust system is on pass. side and mine has dual cats, so it will be a ford front. How much did the kit cost from ORU? Did you install it or have it done? __________________

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08-14-2001, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChadH82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6092 Location: Edmond,Oklahoma Posts: 10	I converted my '95. I used ORU's kit. The brackets can be fabricated but it's a real pain in the butt. I just unhooked my abs. The light comes on on the dash but you can take it out if it bothers you. If you have any questions e-mail me ChadH82@aol.com Here's some pics. http://member.aol.com/ChadH82/eco/actz71.html Chad [ 08-14-2001: Message edited by: ChadH82 ]

08-15-2001, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChadH82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6092 Location: Edmond,Oklahoma Posts: 10	I did everything in my driveway. It took about 3 days. ORU has a website at www.offroadunlimited.com. They have prices there. The labor for someone to do it would probably run close to $2000 I would think. Maybe more. Chad