I have a f150 4x4 i want switch from ifs to straight axel any suggestions?

 

What year truck are you trying to convert?

In the pre-97 era trucks the easiest way to do it is start with a doner truck front end. That way you will have all the necessary mounts, components and you can measure it for locations when transfering to your frame.

In the '97 and newer trucks you pretty much have to chop your front frame, re-enforce or replace where the crush areas are because you will now be adding a front spring perch there

You will also be able to transfer the differernt steering components including the steering box if you have a donor truck.

This is more difficult that it 1st seems.

Why would you want to switch away from the more stable and better control of the IFS to an old solid axle? The only reason I can see is if you want to go to a larger heavier unit to push large 44" or bigger tires.

 

Find a fron axle out of a 78-79 f-150, they seem to be the easiest

 

Read here. Everything you need to know: http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=29

In a nutshell, have tools, time and about $5,000 to do it right.

 

You don't need 5000, I front axle out of a 78-79 f-150 will pretty much bolt on, it does take time but most of the parts are compatible.

 

Stop posting right now. In no way, shape or form will a solid axle from a 78-79 F-150/Bronco "bolt in" to a 80-96 TTB equipped truck. Nothing is compatible and there is extensive cutting and swapping of parts to do it right.

If you can't provide correct information dont provide any at all.

 

I Almost did the swap on my 96, If you have a complete front end from a 78-79 it wont be overly hard to do, not saying it will be easy and not saying "EVERYTHING" will just bolt in but it doesn't take a genius with a bottomless bank account to make it happen. Your going to just end up saying things like it costs 5000 to do it. I got a complete 78-79 for free and had everything to do the swap FOR FREE. I would have replaced stuff with new parts(bushing, bolts,seals, steering etc) and would have rebuilt the axle but wuldn't have been close to 5000

 

Here is the link I started when I was looking into doing my swap, hope it helps..

http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c....asp?id=539930
oh and i'm pretty sure a 78-79 D44 and a TTB d44 are very compatable, you'd just have to use most of the 78-79 stuff

 

Once again, there is no bolt on concept to a solid axle swap. Depending on the parts used and how well of an axle you build, it is easy to spend 5K on an SAS. If you just throw a stock Dana 44 with open differentials and 3.55s under your truck with old bushings and what not, and you go the axle for free, then Im sure you didnt spend that much. But not only is that not reality for everyone, it is stupid and a waste of time.

And for the record, FTW is a joke.

 

I agree with you there, it is easy to spend 5000 for sure depending on what your plans are, Its just my plans were to do a simple axle re-built and new bushing and coils and whatnot. I figured my setup to be around 2500-3000. All depends on how you do it I guess