88 CK1500 IFS conversion

I have an 88 chevy 4x4 and want to convert to straight axle. I was wondering if anyone knew about using a chevy axle and putting on a right output transfer case, which i might have to get an adapter or something, i don't know. or if i would just be better off putting on a ford axle, which are impossible to find under $2,000. i've also heard about flipping the chevy axle upside down, but i'm not sure... any input would be helpful  

It would be cheaper to find a ford axle and as far as flipping a chevy axle, it would cost more after you cut off the spring perchs and axle ended and put them back on correctly or removed tubes and reinstall them to correct same problem. Start looking for Ford axles. A D50 used in a lot of Ford SD's would work fine and should be a lot cheaper than a D60 while still being a bit stronger than a D44.

Thats the first time ive ever heard someone recommend a d50, why not just do it right the first time. If you want to use a chevy axles, find a np241 out of a late model straight alxe blazer/burb and you will need a clocking ring to pull it up some. The chevy 60's are nice cause they are all kingpin, no having to go and check the alxe. Flipping the axle is a bad and expensive idea.  

I recommand a D50 because they cost a lot less and were widely used by Ford and more plentifull thn D60's used in them. A D50 is basically a D44 ring anf pinion with heavier axle shafts and a sturdier housing. Unless you are planning 36's with a locker or better, the D50 should do nicely and cost a LOT less. Why waste the time and money on a big axle than you might actually need? (not to mention the little extra front diff clearance too with a D50 vs a D60)

Now will that transfer case you recommended bolt right up, or what will be involved in the swap? In all my hunting i've never seen a d50 only corporate's, 44's and 60's. but all the 60's i found are chevy and i've been stumped on how to fix the output side problem. I also was wondering if you have seen a truck with the Offroad Unlimited ifs conversion kit, i was considering using it but i might just make the brackets myself and save some money.

You will only find D50's in Ford and usually SD models as it was used in a LOT of 3/4 tons, even with PS's in them and it will hqave diff on correct side for current Tcase. GM never used a D50.