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Old 08-14-2012, 07:25 PM
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Is it possible? All the threads i found were going from ifs to solid. What would it take to make my 2000 1500 ifs?
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:31 PM
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Why would you even want to is the better question
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:40 PM
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You can swap your solid axle for a log with wooden wheels if you want...
If you can go from IFS to solid axle, who's to say you couldn't go right back?
It just takes some time, money, fabbing, etc. to make it work.

Are you trying to build a prerunner or something of that sort?
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:03 PM
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You can swap your solid axle for a log with wooden wheels if you want...
If you can go from IFS to solid axle, who's to say you couldn't go right back?
It just takes some time, money, fabbing, etc. to make it work.

Are you trying to build a prerunner or something of that sort?
Basically, im going to build a long travel rear suspension, just having trouble locating the long travel coil overs so i can ditch the leaf springs.
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:46 PM
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sounds like you need one of those ram runners or a new power wagon.
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:52 PM
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sounds like you need one of those ram runners or a new power wagon.
That would be sweet, but as i cannot afford a new rig, i make due with what i have
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:56 PM
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Can i do ifs and keep 4 wheel drive? Did dodge make a full size with ifs i can snag the oarts from?
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 10:08 PM
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just leave it alone. if you can't afford a new truck i doubt you could afford a IFS swap. they are probably about the same in cost. just keep it as is.
 

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Old 08-14-2012, 11:17 PM
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So there isnt a ram i could snag the ifs from huh and keep 4x4. Theres gotta be some way and be cheaper then buying a new truck.
 
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Called my buddy that works over at a local shop called SuspensionWorx just out of curiosity. He said it could be done, long travel and all. 6 grand going cheap almost 10 grand done right. I think I would steer away from that. He said if you are good at fab work it can be done cheaper but those prices are his shop prices. His next question is why would you want to, live axle is so much more versatile. Personally, i wouldn't want to swap.
 


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