straight axle swap!
#1
straight axle swap!
i have an 1980 bronco and it has the ttb front drive line in it. i was wandering if i did a straight axle swap on it if i could keep the suspension i have on the front (coil springs and dual shocks) or if i had to put leaf springs on it? also has anybody already done this? is it hard to do?
#2
thread jacker!
when your home brewin somethin like this you can go almost any route you want.
its gonna be challenging either way but if you have a basic knowledge of vehicles and geometry and a better than average welding skills itll be good
its gonna be challenging either way but if you have a basic knowledge of vehicles and geometry and a better than average welding skills itll be good
#3
Senior Member
I'm doin this to my 92 f150 right now. I got the axle and everything from under a 79 f150 tht had the coils. I am keeping the coil setup but I only have single shocks. You will need to get new coils for the yr axle your using (pre 80?) Since the design and buckets are different. If you want the leaf setup find a truck tht has it and rip it all off and stick it under yours. Its not really all tht hard. But some basic knowledge is always helpful. Good luck!
#5
Senior Member
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And research, it's been done 1,000x but there not gonna spoon feed you
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You can use any axle, just choose the right coil springs for it
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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...Jsem6pgSknHypw
And research, it's been done 1,000x but there not gonna spoon feed you
and this will be your best friend if your wanting to do anything custom
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...arts_c_32.html
You can use any axle, just choose the right coil springs for it
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...HzQTK4dspblnBA