Hey everyone!
I am planning to eventually (once parts are fully acquired) swap a TTB axle in for my TIB so that I can have 4wd. I was wondering if anyone had pictures from various angles of the differrnces in the engine crossmember. I have heard rumors that some older 2wd trucks actually used the 4x4 crossmember and wanted to confirm what differences their were that I would need to concern myself with. I would plan a 6" lift (from stock 4wd height) so I would either use the current crossmember, cut and weld in a new crossmember, or have a friend help me fab up some custom lift brackets that would tie into the current crossmember.
This wouldn't be for "hardcore" offroading, but instead would allow me to do a lot more without fear of getting hung up in the 2wd. I would plan on a straight axled 4x4 with a shorter wheelbase (think Suzuki) for serious offroading, but since money is an issue I would prefer to work on what I have right now and not purchase another vehicle until I can afford to get it to the point that I would need it to be (aux lights, winch, 33's, front/rear lockers, full skid plates, fenders, ect.).
Thanks for any insight on this...
I am planning to eventually (once parts are fully acquired) swap a TTB axle in for my TIB so that I can have 4wd. I was wondering if anyone had pictures from various angles of the differrnces in the engine crossmember. I have heard rumors that some older 2wd trucks actually used the 4x4 crossmember and wanted to confirm what differences their were that I would need to concern myself with. I would plan a 6" lift (from stock 4wd height) so I would either use the current crossmember, cut and weld in a new crossmember, or have a friend help me fab up some custom lift brackets that would tie into the current crossmember.
This wouldn't be for "hardcore" offroading, but instead would allow me to do a lot more without fear of getting hung up in the 2wd. I would plan on a straight axled 4x4 with a shorter wheelbase (think Suzuki) for serious offroading, but since money is an issue I would prefer to work on what I have right now and not purchase another vehicle until I can afford to get it to the point that I would need it to be (aux lights, winch, 33's, front/rear lockers, full skid plates, fenders, ect.).
Thanks for any insight on this...