I have a 1989 ford clubwagon van. It has the ttb 2wd system. I want to know if I could swap a ttb axle in from ford truck? I really want is a stock to it. Also will the f150 lift kit will fit on mine.The plan is 4 in lift with 33 and have a good tow rig for jeep.

 

any takers

 

i guess no one want to stab at this

 

The converson can be done with the TBB to a van, but, it is a lot of work and you will need the donor truck. It is not going to be a bolt on and will require custom steering fab.

Your best bet is to do a SAS (solid axle swap). It will require some cutting and welding, but, it will be a better install and the only thing is you need an adjustable drag link. Which Skyjacker sells.

 

The frame rails sit wider on the van chassis, so a direct swap probably isn't feasible. Take some measurements however and let us know.

 

the frame is wider. what i want thinking about is take the f250 front cross member and stretch it. everythig should fit after that.I going with a f150 lift kit that will make 4 in taller.

 

Not to rain on your parade, but. I find it funny how there are many who criticize vans & other high profile vehicles, for being unstable b/c of their high center of gravity, yet some still want to make them taller.

Then there's the contrasting group who spends a fortune modifying their vehicles to lower them.

IMO, after owning 3 FORD Econolines in the last 30 years & towing up & down the east coast, modifying a Club Wagon by "4 in lift with 33" will do nothing to improve it's abilities as a "tow rig for jeep". Such mods could quite possibly make it less capable for this task & most likely make it less safe.

In reality most lifts & oversized tires are done solely for appearance & a large number of people who buy into the Monster Truck vanity image regret it. I'm always impressed by the large number of classified ads for 'barely' used oversized tires. That sounds like a lot of work to contemplate on an '89 & reminds me of the cliche joke about the $500 car with $3000 rims & a $5000 stereo. Such projects usually snowball out of control costwise, requiring modified; driveshafts, steering linkages, brake lines, etc, etc. They do of course look different & provide the owner with a high chair to drive in.

 

All 4wd (I think all, have never seen a 4wd TTB van) use a solid front axle. I saw a "Sportsmobile" running some pretty impresive rocks at a run last year at Moab. You really do not have to do that much fabrication, and you reall don't want the TTB. It is weak and not very desireable.
A solid front axle new wedges (to match the frame width) with radius arns for a 4wd bronco or 150, and the right coils will get you in the ball park.
Vans carry a bunch of weight on the front axle, so do your homework on spring selection.