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Old 05-21-2012, 11:44 PM
Fasstr88 Fasstr88 is offline
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Default Solid axle swap question

Ok I know the older f series vehicles are supposed a straight swap as far as width but what's necessary as far as attaching the steering shaft to the new axle, I mean I know I'm going to wind up cutting all the a arm mounts off and installing a leaf spring suspension just because I think it'll be easier than torsion or coil over but with the three inch body lift and the six more I plan to lift when I do the mod, what will I need to do with the steering column and shaft? Its at a pretty severe angle with the body lift and t bars tightened so I think something will need done to keep reliability, also is there another axle maybe six inches wider than stock that the driveshaft will not interfere with anything since I'm doing a 302/c4/and 4x4 conversion? Alot in one post but I want to know everything I'm getting into before I go and buy something that won't work on my truck... Not afraid to spend a little money but I don't have it to waste on parts that won't work together
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Old 05-22-2012, 12:05 AM
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Default Re: Solid axle swap question

some will take offense to this, but FRF isnt the right forum for these questions. some will know but most wont. hit up TRS. they have toooons of SAS tech info. good luck with it man. hopefully someone chimes in here to help ya out.
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Old 05-22-2012, 06:10 AM
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some will take offense to this, but FRF isnt the right forum for these questions. some will know but most wont. hit up TRS. they have toooons of SAS tech info. good luck with it man. hopefully someone chimes in here to help ya out.
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