2wd SAS

[92Sierra]

Found out i shouldn't have a problem with frame. only thing to worry about is the engine x member, and that will be cut to add clearance for the front axle.
thanks for the input guys

 

[ndians68]

The same reason you would waste your time doing it on an IFS 4x4 truck. If someone wants a better suited truck for off roading and general use of 4 wheel drive then why would you want to even start with a 4x4? 2wd trucks are cheaper to buy and if you know you want a solid axle then it makes no sense to buy a 4x4 to convert. The process is the same for both 2wd and 4x4 trucks; remove the entire front suspension system, weld some leaf spring brackets, add a solid front axle and leaf springs and run a cross over steering system. No benefit of doing that with a 4x4 over a 2wd. The only thing that a 4x4 has is a transfer case but unless you plan on using a Ford front axle the stock transfer case is useless. I am underway of doing a 4wd conversion on my 94 reg/short. I may be selling all of the SAS stuff and using an IFS due to the fact I don't want to lift the truck.

then you need a whole new frame?