since i see alot of people talking bout how weak the f150 front end is after 8+ inches ive thought on putting a straight axle ......... this also means alot of other **** will be store to change as well right ?

springs,steering box,steering linkage,tie rod , pitman arm ,brakes

would i be better of just buying a ****ty pos older 70s f150 and use that for a mudding truck or would it be to much hassle to put a straight axle up front like a dana 60 ive been reading alot of the posts and all i see are simple 6/8 inch lifts im looking for an aggressive 12+ lift ......im planning on going to iceland with my truck ......( family there.....) plus i got a lake house and the extra clearance ill get with 40+ tires will give me room to slide over snow and wut not........... but im doing this all to make my life easier when i go up there.......... i do go up to canada alot i got a lake house there.....and i want to be able to go in the snow with out getting stuck 35s dont cut it......anyways any serious thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated

thx

daver

 

and if anyone has pics of a 2004 + with a straight axle i would love to see..........

daver

 

i dont know were u came up with this idea. who told u that the front end is week with 8" of lift there are plenty of guys with 8" here including me with no problems. the money it will cost u to convert to a straight axle is a waste of money and time u should have bought a superduty. or just trade yours in for one now with the amount of money your looking to spend it just doesnt make any sense to me, now dont get offended i just dont wanna see u waste your money.

 

what he said