Straight axle conversion

[Luke(MI)]

Has anybody ever converted a 2wd to a 4x4 with a straight axle? I know I would need the Tcase, 4x4 fuse, drive shaft, cut a hole in the floor for shifter etc, but does anyone offer a bolt on kit as far as the axle goes or anybody that's fabbed their own? I'd like the 4x4 simply so I can get through in the winter, and for hunting/a little light playing. 4x4 is almost a requirement here as we can get 10+" of snow over night, and I'd like to be able to drive the truck in the winter without needing to go find a winter beater I'll need to work on every other day (been there done that) first one I had ate the radiator hose, fuel pump, second was a rear axle, front axle, alternator, ended up putting a fuel cell in when the tank just randomly fell off when the straps broke etc

EDIIT: would use leaf spring suspension if possible

 

[GreaseDog]

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?5620-94-2wd-to-SAS-4x4-)

i have done it, and have the kit for the swap for sale.

 

[Solid94]

both offroadunlimited.com and offroaddirect.com have sas 2wd kits

 

[TruckinAin4Sissies]

I've been wanting to do a SAS myself, check out
this link .

 

[Luke(MI)]

Thanks guys!

 

[GreaseDog]

Luke, where in MI are you from?

 

[Luke(MI)]

St Johns. Why?

 

[GreaseDog]

i'm just across the state line.

 

[Sandjunkie]

luke(mi) im in st johns too

 

[WFO4X4]

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/88-98SolidAxleConversion.htm Off Road Designs makes a nice kit for about $500. i've got their shackle flips and they really know what theyre doing. might wanna check into using thier set up