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*1FaastC10* · 11-30-2003, 08:16 AM

has anyone ever done a SFA swap on a 88-98 K1500? how hard was it? what did you do for steering?

i'm looking into the ORU kit, and dont particularly like their $850 price tag on the crossover steering kit to go along with it. i plan on running a Ford Dana 44, with 73-76 GM outers. thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Scrub · 11-30-2003, 12:47 PM

article about it at

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/arti...conv/page1.htm

Toyota swap here

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/dana44/suspension/

The bumper on your avatar is better looking than the bumper on mine.

*1FaastC10* · 11-30-2003, 11:06 PM

yeah, i've read the ORU site already. are there any other alternatives for steering?? i dont have a problem with the $750 for the SFA kit, but the steering is what gets me, since it looks so simple.

Scrub · 12-01-2003, 12:15 AM

I haven't looked at their kit. The problem is the Dana 44 doesn't have an easy way to hook up a crossover. The Dana 60 is really simple. You can get a crossover dana 60 arm on e-bay for like 85 bucks. Have you considered going with a dana 60? It might be cheaper.

*1tonswb* · 12-01-2003, 02:51 AM

Ive done a couple straight axle swaps. If your not very good at fab work then buy the ORU kit. If you are then you could build your own hangers. Ive always built my own front hangers and then used 2wd rear spring hangers for the rear of the front springs. How much lift you want depends on the positioning and height of the hangers and what springs your using. As far as steering......if you use a chevy tie rod and ream out the steering stabilizer hole then you can use crossover steering. Fab your own draglink and use a skyjacker pitman arm for a late dodge and your steering is done. This swap is very detailed so do your homework before you start.

**kwmech** · 12-01-2003, 03:12 AM

I've got a d44hp axle built just for a swap that I never used. Already has the correct hubs, rotors, knuckles, steer arm, wheel studs etc. 4.88 gears. It was pro built and is complete hub to hub. I have 2150. invested in it PM or EM if interested. I have done a couple of swaps also if you have any Qs.

11-30-2003, 08:16 AM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	SFA swap? has anyone ever done a SFA swap on a 88-98 K1500? how hard was it? what did you do for steering? i'm looking into the ORU kit, and dont particularly like their $850 price tag on the crossover steering kit to go along with it. i plan on running a Ford Dana 44, with 73-76 GM outers. thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

11-30-2003, 12:47 PM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	article about it at http://www.offroadunlimited.com/arti...conv/page1.htm Toyota swap here http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/dana44/suspension/ The bumper on your avatar is better looking than the bumper on mine. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

12-01-2003, 12:15 AM	#4
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	I haven't looked at their kit. The problem is the Dana 44 doesn't have an easy way to hook up a crossover. The Dana 60 is really simple. You can get a crossover dana 60 arm on e-bay for like 85 bucks. Have you considered going with a dana 60? It might be cheaper. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

11-30-2003, 11:06 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	yeah, i've read the ORU site already. are there any other alternatives for steering?? i dont have a problem with the $750 for the SFA kit, but the steering is what gets me, since it looks so simple.

12-01-2003, 02:51 AM	#5
1tonswb Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 300	Ive done a couple straight axle swaps. If your not very good at fab work then buy the ORU kit. If you are then you could build your own hangers. Ive always built my own front hangers and then used 2wd rear spring hangers for the rear of the front springs. How much lift you want depends on the positioning and height of the hangers and what springs your using. As far as steering......if you use a chevy tie rod and ream out the steering stabilizer hole then you can use crossover steering. Fab your own draglink and use a skyjacker pitman arm for a late dodge and your steering is done. This swap is very detailed so do your homework before you start.

12-01-2003, 03:12 AM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	I've got a d44hp axle built just for a swap that I never used. Already has the correct hubs, rotors, knuckles, steer arm, wheel studs etc. 4.88 gears. It was pro built and is complete hub to hub. I have 2150. invested in it PM or EM if interested. I have done a couple of swaps also if you have any Qs.



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