Solid Axle Swap

 

What is a Solid Axle Swap (SAS)? A SAS is when you replace the entire Independent Front Suspension with a Mono Beam front axle (solid axle). SAS can also be used to upgrade from you're stock axles.

Is a SAS for you?

• Need more lift from your IFS equipped rig?
• Desire more flex from your IFS equipped rig?
• Are you wearing out or braking CV joints in your IFS equipped rig?
• Just want something different?

What do you gain from a SAS?

• You can have what ever front rear that best suits your needs.
• You can use suspension components of your choice. (ie, coil, leaf, coil over)
• Increased flex. Keep those tires on the ground where they belong!
• Increased Strength. This will vary depending on the front end used.
• Ease of repair.
• The list can go on forever.

Who does not need a SAS?

• Those vehicles that already came equipped with a solid axle.
• High speed "desert racer style" rigs.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a SAS.

What are my choices for a SAS? This is only limited by how much you wish to spend, and how complex you wish to get.

Here are a few pics of a typical SAS. These are from an S-10 that received a D44 from a shoe box bronco, that got 8lug outers to match the rear Dana 60 that was narrowed to match the front.