jasondsankey

Does anyone have any 78-79 ford front axles, d60 or d44 that are willing to sell for straight axle conversion? wouldnt mind a good ifs lift for a good deal either. either that or does anyone know where to buy good lifts for a discount?

skipr

Your asking for Ford parts in a Chevy forum? Not to sound like a smart ass, but how about trying the Ford forum? You probally get better results.

jasondsankey

you obviously dont know that you need early model ford front axles to put in a ifs chevy for a straight axle conversion. chevy straight axles only work if you change out transfer case along with axles... too much hassle just go with ford axles, direct swap for ifs.

skipr

So you don't need a transfercase? How do you get the front axle to engage? Or you are saying the existing one (transfercase) is compatable with a ford axle but not an early model chevy straight axle? Do you still need to get the ring and pinion ratio's to match? I have a 1979 Chevy 3/4 4 x 4 complete drive train, 400 THM, 454 cid, 14 bolt. But I guess you could care less, you need a ford axle. I had a 98 Z71, best looking truck I ever owed, certainly not the most dependable.