Straight Axle Conversion ... What Steering ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 10-02-2011, 07:24 PM

In a couple of days my buddy's 2006 HD goes up on my lift to get it's useless IFS removed in favor of a straight axle out of a 3/4 ton Dodge.

It's gonna be leaf-sprung ... we have all the brackets, including the stock Dodge crossover link.

Now, what to use from the steering box down to steering ??

DOM, heavy rods ends, and just bolt thru ??

6600DURAMAX · 10-02-2011, 10:08 PM

Cant wait to see some pics, I have a 2007.5 Duramax with a 8'' and 37'', would love to do a straight axle!!!! What brackets are you guys going with?

The only suggestion I have is not to use rod ends for the street, they will wear out quickly and have a bunch of slop in them. Use the DOM but go with some older factory tie rod ends

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Sounds like it's going to be badass when it's all done. I am going to follow this cause I have a '91 that's going to get sas swapped the right way! I was looking at ford front ends but might look into the dodge as well. Can't wait to see some pics when it's all done

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**kwmech** · 10-04-2011, 03:49 PM

www.partsmike.com/

I'm sure Kevin can put something together for you

10-02-2011, 07:24 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Straight Axle Conversion ... What Steering ?? In a couple of days my buddy's 2006 HD goes up on my lift to get it's useless IFS removed in favor of a straight axle out of a 3/4 ton Dodge. It's gonna be leaf-sprung ... we have all the brackets, including the stock Dodge crossover link. Now, what to use from the steering box down to steering ?? DOM, heavy rods ends, and just bolt thru ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 10-06-2011 at 10:00 PM.

10-02-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,107	Re: Straight Axle Conversion ... What Steering ?? Cant wait to see some pics, I have a 2007.5 Duramax with a 8'' and 37'', would love to do a straight axle!!!! What brackets are you guys going with? The only suggestion I have is not to use rod ends for the street, they will wear out quickly and have a bunch of slop in them. Use the DOM but go with some older factory tie rod ends __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

10-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Straight Axle Conversion ... What Steering ?? Sounds like it's going to be badass when it's all done. I am going to follow this cause I have a '91 that's going to get sas swapped the right way! I was looking at ford front ends but might look into the dodge as well. Can't wait to see some pics when it's all done Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-04-2011, 03:49 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,393	Re: Straight Axle Conversion ... What Steering ?? www.partsmike.com/ I'm sure Kevin can put something together for you



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