Whats up guys? I Own a 83 F-150 and i bought a Soild Axle from a 79 F-150. I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to Swap IFS for a Soild Axle. What all is involved? What should i look out for?

Thanks - Phil  

i would like to do the same thing you want to..let me know if you found anything out and if it works ok??  

The '83 F150 used a twin traction beam (ttb) rather than IFS. There are ways to use the factory front control arms, coil buckets, and upper shock mounts to do it. Basically, you'll be slightly lengthening the control arms (depending on how much lift/flex you want) and using them for 2 of your front 3 links. You'll need to run one more link from the frame to the axle as well as a panhard bar. Remember: the most parallel to the ground is best. Get lift springs that are the proper diameter to fit into the upper coil buckets and fabricate a bracket onto the axle that will accept it. Also fabricate a shock mount tab in the proper place and bolt everything in. Your steering box should work with that axle, just make sure to get a drop pitman arm if your truck isn't already lifted.

I've never seen this method specifically used on F150s, but this is one of the more popular ways to swap in a solid axle under TTB-equipped Explorers and Rangers, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's much, much cheaper than starting from scratch and building a 4 link and it's about the same amount of work as doing a front leaf spring system. With proper spring/shock choice, you'll be getting a lot of articulation and maybe even better ride quality then the average leaf spring setup.

(yes, yes, I know, leaf spring suspensions can be built to flex like links and coils, but if you're spending the same amount of time and money, links and coils are your best bet).  

A TTB set up is a lot better to do because if your 150 axle you bought has coil spring perches them its a lot easier to work with and all you need to worry abount is links to hold the axle in place and steering. Good luck to ya