Originally Posted by tecgod13

The other option is to do and RSK, reverse shackle kit. That puts the shackle at the rear of the front spring, instead of at the front. It improves the ride and stiffens up the sloppy job that ford did with the front shackles up in the frame.
The downside is that tends to lift the front of the truck up about 5 inches (depending what your plans are for the truck, that might be a plus...)

If you are comfortable welding, that might be the way to go.

Oh, the 4x4 frame is boxed for a section on both sides in the front. 2wd frames are only boxed on the driver side where the steering gear is. Not sure how vital that part is. I cut it out of a 4x4 when I converted mine, but never bothered to put it on the 2wd frame as I didn't weld that great back then and the access is terrible unless you pull a bunch of stuff I didn't want to touch.

Originally Posted by fordtrucksforever

There are two easy options for converting to fwd on your truck. Both work equally well. Remove the spring mounts from donor truck and line up with the holes that are conmon on both frames. Drill all the others out and bolt in with size that fits without any play. Even if you have to drill out to a larger size. On the raised boss for front spring shackle mounts they can be cut out and welded back in. Fairly straight forward. The other way is just space up the difference with washers and use longer bolt. Use large thick washers with under size holes and drill to actual bolt size. When bolt is tightened down, tack the washers together and to frame. Remove shackle and weld a few spots to strengthen. You can also machine a spacer in place of stacked washers. Done both and no issues with either.

Originally Posted by Ford F834

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the reverse shackle kit only works with a straight axle and positive arch springs. TTB needs negative arch and front mounted shackles. RSK is by far the easiest way to convert 2wd to 4x4 but I have only ever seen it done on straight axles. It lifts the front, and at the very least would require drop brackets for the TTB...

Originally Posted by tecgod13

I believe you are correct on that....
For some reason I was assuming he had a solid axle, but I really can't tell the difference by that one picture of the frame.