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04-21-2008, 04:04 AM
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cheap straight axle swap late model
i have a rockwell 211 independent transfer case, im doing a sas on my 97 crew cab. i used front spring hangers from a 78 ford f250 and the rear spring hangers. and i used 2003 f350 superduty 4" lift leaf springs. here is a before and what i have done so far.
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04-21-2008, 04:18 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
Really like your Build, Great way you went about doing it. I 1st saw your post in Storm Chaser's thread & meant to compliment you on it then, this actually worked better for you to do your own Build thread for us to follow along with...........
What all do you have planned for the Truck Build??? Rick
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04-21-2008, 04:41 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
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04-21-2008, 04:59 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
the front spring hangers will be weld to under the frame horns.
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04-21-2008, 05:02 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
by the way this is a 2wd converison i have done many of 4wd converisons, so i thought i would convert my 2wd to 4wd.
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04-21-2008, 06:24 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
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04-21-2008, 03:37 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
no the front hangers are front f250 hangers attached to the spring in the rear is the rear spring hangers from the rearend from the same f250. it is 8:55 a.m here in Fl i will be installing the frod 1/2 ton crossover steering on it today. will post pics later.
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04-21-2008, 04:16 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
looks like your getting plenty of lift too... what the plans for the rear/?
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04-21-2008, 04:32 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
i might use a block lift and level the truck. or i might have some springs made by tampa spring.
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04-21-2008, 04:40 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
cool project, except i'd keep my eyes open to find a better t-case.
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04-21-2008, 07:24 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
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04-21-2008, 10:14 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
im using a rockwell 221 transfer case.
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04-21-2008, 11:48 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
Looks like the axle is back a couple inchs....looks good tho..
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04-27-2008, 11:47 PM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
i have finished the swap and made a 200 mile road trip on it today i will post pics later today or tomorrow.
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04-29-2008, 01:52 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
before and after
if you have any questions just ask. |
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04-29-2008, 03:07 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
any pics of the TC and drivetrain setup....
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04-29-2008, 03:23 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
the transfer case is a independent rockwell 221 out of a 1967 suburban, im building the cross member. wifes 98 gmc z71 blowed head gasket yesterday.
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05-20-2008, 07:36 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
Haven't seen this post in awhile, but that turned out pretty sweet. Have anymore pics of the mounts?? About how much lift did you get overall??? I want to do a small SAS, trying to get some ideas....
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05-21-2008, 12:35 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
at first i had 4" overstock springs which gave me 10" of lift. i removed the 4" overstock and put the stock springs on it. 6" of lift with the factor springs. drives as good as it did before. which pics do you want to see. i can get the pics for you.
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05-21-2008, 12:38 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
look at the wheel well you can see how much lift.
before and after. |
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05-21-2008, 12:52 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
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05-21-2008, 02:00 AM
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Re: cheap straight axle swap late model
Nice build! Looks great with the solid axle up front.
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