OK today a buddy and I got into a argument. It started after I said I would like to make my truck 4wd. He says for the time and effort just buy one, or just find a 4wd frame and use that because my 2wd frame wouldnt work. Then I thought back to all the threads I had back home proving him wrong that I have saved. Now that Im home and Im going through all those saved threads they are all guys swapping from ttb to sas. So I did a little research and now Im not sure. I could use some clear information if it is possible to put a solid axle under a 2wd truck. I have always been under the impression that all you need to do Is lift it 4in to clear the crossmember and your good to go or am I mistaken?

 

For an SAS, you have to chop the crossmember for the track to clear. This has to be done on 4WD and 2WD trucks.

 

Even with a 4in lift?

 

Yep. Have a look at this:

Silent One's Solid Axle Journey - Page 14 - FSB Forums

He is running a 4" lift.

 

92 F150 to solid axle 4wd, better off buying a truck.

 

The TTB front axle is a bolt-in since it is native to this series of truck but even then you have to replace most of the powertrain including the trans, the complete front axle assembly, add a T-case and install both driveshafts. That is a lot of wrenching on the ground under the truck so it makes more sense IMO and is probably quicker to just put your body on a complete 4x4 roller chassis or.... just buy a 4x4 truck.

 

When I bought my truck the guy before was in the middle off making it 4wd. Of course it is ttb but it can be done with a bit of elbow grease.

 

FYI, I don't have a track/panhard bar on my converted truck. Handles fine...well as fine as a 10" lifted truck on 38s can.

 

@Conanski Wouldnt the crossmember still have to be cut or replaced with a 4wd crossmember?

@Briansshop Your truck is an absolute beast and thats exactly what I want people to think of mine.

 

Not for a TTB axle.

The cross member/track bar contact is only a prob with the 1/2 ton solid D44 coil spring axle. Not a prob with a 1 ton D60 leaf spring axle.

Thanks.