96f150351w

I'm looking into doing the straight axle swap on my 96 f150. Just want to know about how much it costs and what all needs to be changed. Would like to swap in 1 tons or making just go wiith a dana 44. Thanks

JonathanF

Look around for superduty's post

96f150351w

I seen a few on here. But thought I'd start my own. I have a big idea of what needs to be done and the parts. I just wana see what others have to say

K9Kodi

drivers side drop. Id go to a yard n get front n rear axles from a 3/4 or 1 ton w leaf sprung front end. youll need all links from the front anxle, tie rod n drag, while your at it id do shackle reversal in front.

jkenprice1

A donor truck might be good.

96f150351w

Would it be better to keep the coils or go to leaf springs?

K9Kodi

It's really personal preference. Leafs are an easy swap. Once you hang your leafs everything else is bolt on. With coils you need to make buckets for the top of the coil, fab up track bar bracket for the frame, and locate your control arms or radius arms

96f150351w

Soo leafs would be easier? And do i just drill holes for the leaf spring brackets or do I got to do some custom work?

K9Kodi

You'll have to weld on the leaf spring perches

K9Kodi

You'll also have to cut holes and weld in tube for shackles in the rear for front leafs