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ifs to solid axle for 85 GMC S-15
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Posted: 02/27/08
11:03 PM
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i want to put in a solid axle in my rig so that i can get 35'' rubber on it. im on a buget so what vehicle/year can i get an axle with wms measurements of 58'' to 60'' side to side width, driverside drop and do i need to do anything so that i can still use my stock wheels for awhile? what type of steering knuckels will work with my stock rotors and calipers? and will have a lug pattern of 5-4.75''. I would want to keep most of the stock stuff. i know i need a drop arm, crosslink and longer brake lines and are there any axles that will work as a springover set up? any help is great.
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Posted: 02/28/08
10:00 AM
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Your wheels won't work, unless you find spacer/adapters.
Your brakes won't work. Don't half ass safety.
Any Jeep front axle would probably be your best bet width wise.
This type of task will involve a lot of fabrication so you can set it up what ever way you like, spring under, spring over, coil, coil over, link, radius arm, whatever.
A SAS really isn't something you should tackle with the 'cheap as I can' mind set.
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Posted: 02/28/08
10:43 PM
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thanks for letting me know, i havent started on this project yet, but are there any lift company's that have a kit that will give me the lift i want? i know it may cost me but it may take less time to do. and if i use a jeep frt axle should i also grab the rear out of the same rig? have u guys done any articles on this project? cause if i can find any info it will help me out alot.
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gotmike
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Posted: 02/29/08
06:11 PM
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go to your dodge dealer... get some dana 44's from a rubicon... they'll come with lockers and everything else already... so all you'll have to do is setup your suspension... help me out guys... i'm not sure if it's 3 link or 4... but it's a coil spring setup...
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Posted: 02/29/08
06:14 PM
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four wheel drive hardware has a catalog w/ all kindsa goodies,including factory dana 44 4link axle assemblies,mebbie look into websight and get some ideas,mine is a 4 link front 44 using a skyjacker rock ready type suspension. As soon as i am able to work again i want to try this to convert an s type vehicle into a four link creeper of bad terrain.luck to ya brother,happy wheelin!!
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Posted: 09/16/08
02:42 PM
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well its been awhile since i have said anything about my project, well i have gotten new wheels and tires, i found axles that will fit from a jeep grand wagoneer, i just need the space and time to do the work. ive gotten ideas from the article you guys did on the 4runner swap and tweecked some of the design to work with my truck.
i am just looking for a drop pitman arm im thinking 6in drop, where can i find one that will fit my stock gearbox any help?
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Posted: 10/26/09
10:28 PM
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so is there anyone that has done this swap on an s10/s15 pickup?
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