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Can a solid axle be used on an 88-98 Chevy?

Can a solid axle be used on an 88-98 Chevy?

Our solid axle conversion kit allows you to remove the stock independent front suspension from your ’88-98 Chevy and replace it with a solid axle. Choose an Option…

Where can I buy a 1995 Chevy 1500?

Find the best deal on a Chevrolet 1500 today. There are for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The 1500 received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*

Can you do a solid axle swap on a Chevy truck?

Yep, toss that IFS into the trash can. Rid yourself of the worry and expense of a weak front end. Lift your rig with confidence. Drive your truck like an animal. Looking for a shop to perform your Chevy’s solid axle swap is trying task.

Can a GM front axle be converted to 4WD?

If you’re using a GM or Dodge front axle, you’ll need to change the transfer case to one that sets the driveshaft on the passenger side. The transmission does need to be the 4WD version so 2WD transmissions will need to be converted.

Our solid axle conversion kit allows you to remove the stock independent front suspension from your ’88-98 Chevy and replace it with a solid axle. Choose an Option…

Where can I buy a straight axle swap kit?

We sell many parts, pieces and kits to help you complete your Straight Axle Swap project on many different vehicles! Give us a call if you have any questions, 530-268-9494.

Yep, toss that IFS into the trash can. Rid yourself of the worry and expense of a weak front end. Lift your rig with confidence. Drive your truck like an animal. Looking for a shop to perform your Chevy’s solid axle swap is trying task.

Where to replace an axle on a Chevy k1500?

With top-quality products, affordable prices, Same-Day Store Pickup and our Loan-a-Tool program, AutoZone saves you time and money when it comes to replacing your Chevy K1500 CV axle.

What kind of springs do I need for an 88-98 Chevy?

Using the stock rear springs from a ’73-87 1/2 ton (52″ long) on the front of your 88-98 Chevy will net 7-8″ of lift. This is the flexiest option, though the longer springs can create a clearance issue by reducing your approach angle and they are very soft so they aren’t recommended for trucks that see a lot of street time.

How much lift does an 88-98 Chevy have?

There is 3″ of lift built into our brackets. For example, if you install a set of 4″ lift ’73-87 Chevy front springs you will net 7″ of lift. Using the stock rear springs from a ’73-87 1/2 ton (52″ long) on the front of your 88-98 Chevy will net 7-8″ of lift.

Which is stronger a 3 / 4 ton CV axle or a 1 / 2 ton?

A 3/4 ton CV is stronger than a 1/2 ton, but it’s not indestructable. The main reason these adapters work is that the tripot joint is larger and stronger which makes it a lot more angle tolerant than a 1/2 ton CV. I saw that rcv makes a upgraded cv axle for lifted trucks.

If you’re using a GM or Dodge front axle, you’ll need to change the transfer case to one that sets the driveshaft on the passenger side. The transmission does need to be the 4WD version so 2WD transmissions will need to be converted.

What kind of automatic transmission does a Dodge A500 have?

We offer the following Automatic Transmission Models for Dodge Chrysler A500, A518, A604, 45RFE, 47RE or 48RE. Prices below may vary depending upon your torque converter selection, please check at time of your order. Don’t see what you need just give us a call 888-824-2012.

How much weight should I put on my front drive axle?

Put Archimedes to work. Say the nut is supposed to be tightened to 225 lb.-ft. (Check the shop manual.) If the flex handle you have is 18 in. long, simply put 150 pounds of weight on the end of the handle: 150 pounds x 1.5 ft. = 225 lb.-ft.

What can I use to replace front drive axle?

A large crescent wrench or pipe wrench is not an acceptable substitute. Borrow, rent or buy the right socket and a flex handle with at least an 18-in. handle, because that nut may be torqued to as much as 300 lb.-ft. You can use an air wrench to loosen it if you have compressed air available.

What kind of axles does a Dodge Ram have?

Specifically regarding the Ram lineup, these trucks featured a Dana 60 assembly up front and either a Dana 70 or Dana 80 out back. The 70’s were reserved for the automatic transmission, single rear wheel (SRW) applications, where the larger 80 was used in all duallies (DRW) or single rear wheel trucks with manual transmissions.

Who are the axle manufacturers for Dodge trucks?

Until the release of the 2003 Rams, Dodge had a long standing relationship with the acclaimed axle manufacturer, Dana, well known in the automotive industry for providing robust assemblies to support these heavy duty trucks, and numerous other applications.

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