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[rolla711]

^^^ That... Unless you spend a lot of money and convert the FF14 bolt to 6 lug. But be ready to spend some money doing it.

Kits about $530 but you still need disc, calipers, brake lines, wheels studs... So yeah. Oh and the axle has to be a 92 or older 14 bolt.

Wouldn't it be easier to convert the front to 8 lug?


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[dcp1992]

Wouldn't it be easier to convert the front to 8 lug?


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No, it's nigh impossible to make the front of these trucks 8 lug if they already were not. There are no "swap kits" per say to do this and stay IFS. The only time I've seen it done (besides SAS) is on a 4wd and they had to fabricate everything to get the 3/4 ton diff and arms to fit and they still had problems and I don't think it was ever right.

SAS is about the only "easy" way to get the front 8 lug since there are readily available swap kits. But that's still a big ordeal and more expensive than just converting the rear to 6 lug. Way cheaper to just convert the ff14 bolt to 6 lug if you wanted to go that root.

 

[GarrettGmc]

There is one other way. 5 to 8 lug adapters although I've never known anyone who has tried so I can't say how well they work or not.

 

[rolla711]

No, it's nigh impossible to make the front of these trucks 8 lug if they already were not. There are no "swap kits" per say to do this and stay IFS. The only time I've seen it done (besides SAS) is on a 4wd and they had to fabricate everything to get the 3/4 ton diff and arms to fit and they still had problems and I don't think it was ever right.

SAS is about the only "easy" way to get the front 8 lug since there are readily available swap kits. But that's still a big ordeal and more expensive than just converting the rear to 6 lug. Way cheaper to just convert the ff14 bolt to 6 lug if you wanted to go that root.

I couldn't remember all of that. I know if it was six lug up front you get adapters for the front to convert to 8. But like you said the easiest way is sas being that what I just said is crazy costly

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[dcp1992]

I don't recommend wheel spacers/adapters just because I don't like them. Plus if not properly installed, maintained, and not hub centric they can sheer off and cause an accident. (Note the Property installed bit)

Plus, any wheel adapter (goes from one lug to a completely new lug number) are at least 2" or more thick and are actually two separate pieces bolted together so the risk of failure is (IMO) double than a one piece design.

 

[Travis Shepherd]

Well I mean SAS is the goal, originally was cutting up my ‘14 Tacoma but said why not on this thing after my truck was totaled. Just very unfamiliar with it all as far as what axle for front, Tcase, tranny, all that. Still trying to find a good walkthrough thread. But for the time being probably do a 7 inch on 35s while sourcing all the parts


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[rolla711]

LoL I just want a mud vehicle to be honest. Mud only.

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[rolla711]

I don't recommend wheel spacers/adapters just because I don't like them. Plus if not properly installed, maintained, and not hub centric they can sheer off and cause an accident. (Note the Property installed bit)

Plus, any wheel adapter (goes from one lug to a completely new lug number) are at least 2" or more thick and are actually two separate pieces bolted together so the risk of failure is (IMO) double than a one piece design.

You say that and I talked my friend out of putting adapters on because how much they pushed the wheel out. And I didn't trust that at speed they wouldn't snap especially with a large amount of torque.

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[dcp1992]

Well I mean SAS is the goal, originally was cutting up my ‘14 Tacoma but said why not on this thing after my truck was totaled. Just very unfamiliar with it all as far as what axle for front, Tcase, tranny, all that. Still trying to find a good walkthrough thread. But for the time being probably do a 7 inch on 35s while sourcing all the parts


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SAS is a big step. I've been reading off and on for years (even before I got the Yukon because my buddy wanted to SAS his '95 z71 about 5 years ago.) and I'm still finding things out. But anything I find, I bookmark and save it for rereading later... and I have quite a few websites/forum post about them. Not to mention the parts places.

As of right now all I have is a Dana 44 out of a 1979 F250 and a wiring harness from a 1996 K2500 with a 4L80E. Still have a lot more to go (99-10 FF14 bolt, 4L80E, Transfer Case, New ECU programed for 4L80E, ORU's 2wd specific swap kit, steering, knuckles, springs, shocks, etc.) I wanted to get it done my Q1 next year but depends on how things go it might be longer.

I would do what you are doing , like I did. Get it somewhat where you want it and then sorce all the parts over time.

 

[rolla711]

SAS is a big step. I've been reading off and on for years (even before I got the Yukon because my buddy wanted to SAS his '95 z71 about 5 years ago.) and I'm still finding things out. But anything I find, I bookmark and save it for rereading later... and I have quite a few websites/forum post about them. Not to mention the parts places.

As of right now all I have is a Dana 44 out of a 1979 F250 and a wiring harness from a 1996 K2500 with a 4L80E. Still have a lot more to go (99-10 FF14 bolt, 4L80E, Transfer Case, New ECU programed for 4L80E, ORU's 2wd specific swap kit, steering, knuckles, springs, shocks, etc.) I wanted to get it done my Q1 next year but depends on how things go it might be longer.

I would do what you are doing , like I did. Get it somewhat where you want it and then sorce all the parts over time.

From what I understand the hardest part is fabing it to the frame up front correct? Are you going leaf or coil over?

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