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snailrail · 10-30-2003, 02:24 PM

I did a SFA swap about 3 years ago on my '88. I used a 1986 Jeep J-10 Dana 44HD front axle. It has a driver side dif with 6-lug hubs already! I use 4" lift springs for an 80's chevy which gave me 9.5" of lift. I fabbed my own front brackets, and used a shackle flip, add-a-leaves, and some 2" blocks in the back.

For steering: After a failed attempt at hydraulics...I bought a passenger side flat top knuckle and a steering arm from foothill offroad. I made my own draglink using 1-ton ball joints.

The hardest part of the whole thing was the little parts; front driveshaft, brakeline fittings, etc.

My grand total for the swap, including all parts, regearing the front and rear as well as two lockers, $3200. The gears, lockers and some Warn 4340 axle shafts came out to a little over $2000

10-30-2003, 02:24 PM	#96
snailrail Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2003 Member ID: 9885 Pics: My Gallery Location: Houston, TX Age: 30 Posts: 3	I did a SFA swap about 3 years ago on my '88. I used a 1986 Jeep J-10 Dana 44HD front axle. It has a driver side dif with 6-lug hubs already! I use 4" lift springs for an 80's chevy which gave me 9.5" of lift. I fabbed my own front brackets, and used a shackle flip, add-a-leaves, and some 2" blocks in the back. For steering: After a failed attempt at hydraulics...I bought a passenger side flat top knuckle and a steering arm from foothill offroad. I made my own draglink using 1-ton ball joints. The hardest part of the whole thing was the little parts; front driveshaft, brakeline fittings, etc. My grand total for the swap, including all parts, regearing the front and rear as well as two lockers, $3200. The gears, lockers and some Warn 4340 axle shafts came out to a little over $2000 I drive a Chevy truck.. I know it isn't as nice as your Benz or Lexus, but if I ever hear you brag, I'll crush your p%$sy wagon like a roach!