Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks very nice,
Watch the twisties with that cap.
I have seen Fords kiss the cab and caps when off roading.
Watch the twisties with that cap.
I have seen Fords kiss the cab and caps when off roading.
F-150 SAS
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kozmobrown
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Got a few more pictures from some recent outings. Truck has been running good. I added a high lift mount to the front bumper. Next on the list is a rear bumper for carrying extra fuel cans, water cans, and shovel mount.
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I'm going to guess there was a lot more going on here. On top of the cost of the axle, we don't know what steering mods were done, frame reinforcement and bracket fab, front drive shaft situation, heck they might have changed to a different transfer case. Then add labor on top of all that and it doesnt take long to get 10k in something like that. 10k probably also includes the front bumper fab and rear gear swap too? limited slip diffs included too? the pennies add up..
HotrodSmurf
Observer
So much yes!
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
How has it worked so far?
Anything you would change?
Anything you would change?
kozmobrown
New member
It has worked great for me and the only thing I may change is to drop the lift a few inches. I originally acquired the truck with a 6 inch lift. However, as it is it still works good so I not too inclined to change it yet. Its primary purpose is extended camping trips and backcountry exploring as opposed to hard core rock crawling, but it will go through anything I care to take it so far. I have no regrets ditching the IFS. However, I can think of lots of mods I would like to add. A never ending project, but a labor of love.
Also, my earlier statement may have been misleading about the price. As 1meanaz surmised the cost included a lot more than just the axle. It had some major surgery including custom steering, new driveshaft, wheels, brakes, bumper, new springs, ARB diff, bracket fab, frame reinforcement, powder coating, and of course quality labor. But enough of that.
Also for those of you who are interested, RPM now offers a straight axle conversion kit for F-150 (1997-2003) for $700. Apparently my truck served as the guinea pig. Of course you can expect to spend a lot of labor and will need more than what is in the kit to complete the transformation, but I am sure many of you here can do it. As far as I know it is the only one offered on the market for those years on a F-150. And believe me that I looked hard to find a kit until finally giving up and going custom.
Here is the link.
http://rpmfab.com/products-page/f-150/
Also, my earlier statement may have been misleading about the price. As 1meanaz surmised the cost included a lot more than just the axle. It had some major surgery including custom steering, new driveshaft, wheels, brakes, bumper, new springs, ARB diff, bracket fab, frame reinforcement, powder coating, and of course quality labor. But enough of that.
Also for those of you who are interested, RPM now offers a straight axle conversion kit for F-150 (1997-2003) for $700. Apparently my truck served as the guinea pig. Of course you can expect to spend a lot of labor and will need more than what is in the kit to complete the transformation, but I am sure many of you here can do it. As far as I know it is the only one offered on the market for those years on a F-150. And believe me that I looked hard to find a kit until finally giving up and going custom.
Here is the link.
http://rpmfab.com/products-page/f-150/
Madmaxwell87
Observer
Nice to see at least a partial kit that takes out most of the guess/fab work. There was a guy in Florida doing a kit but has long since disappeared after he opened a new shop. They should include everything but the axle for $1000.
HotrodSmurf
Observer
Is it on leaf springs or coils?
kozmobrown
New member
leaf springs
Mad_Texan
Adventurer
Kozmobrown,
How is the SAS holding up? I keep looking at the kit and thinking I want to do it but would like to keep it to a maximum of 4". What other frame reinforcement did you have done by RPM when you had the SAS installed? What size tires are you running? Oh...what did you do with the bolt pattern from front to rear?
Sorry for so many questions...
Thanks,
John
How is the SAS holding up? I keep looking at the kit and thinking I want to do it but would like to keep it to a maximum of 4". What other frame reinforcement did you have done by RPM when you had the SAS installed? What size tires are you running? Oh...what did you do with the bolt pattern from front to rear?
Sorry for so many questions...
Thanks,
John