1999 SAS questions

[blackhat]

I'm a newb, but I've done a fair share of research and I can't seem to find a whole lot of info on '98-'00 leaf spring solid axle swaps. My biggest question is whether I need to torch the stock IFS brackets off the bottom of the frame (will this even be a clearance issue?). Or can I just leave that sh!t welded on and work around it? At first glance, it also appears that I might be able to re-use the stock shock mounts. Also, I've got an old 1983 Toyota 8" front diff sitting around...could I use it for the swap? (I forget which side the pumpkin is on).

 

[RangerSVT]

All Ford's are driver drop. All bracketry will need to be cut off, crossmember, upper control arm mounts, etc. You will also need to swap out the rack & pinion steering for a gearbox. Toyo ifs is a real popular box to run on 98+ SAS...

SVT

 

[cdawall]

Same as above torch it all off and do not reuse the stock shock mount. You can order an F250 shock mount that bolts to the frame their is information in the tech section of this forum on how to do it.

Several options for steering I run an older fullsize ford box which fits inside the frame rail vs the yoto box which is outside the frame.

 

[SeanWilson]

i have a 98 with a leaf spring SAS.
everything must go
i mean cut everything off, top and bottom of the frame and grind her down smooth, you’ll have to get a driverside drop front axle, the yota axle will not work.
im running 4” lift 1985 yota front leaf springs from Trailgear, with a home made 3 1/4 inch shackle. i got damn near 8” of lift using this set up.

if i was you id grab the f250 shock towers and hit up a you pull it and get a steering box that sits inside the frame, with 12.50 wide tires i had to put wheel spacers on so i could get full left turn bc i was hitting my yota ifs (outside frame mount) steering box.

now deff look at this build and think about it. leaf springs are not the smoothest ride, i have extremely bad highways out here and i kinda wish i would have gone coils now. not only is it a smoother ride, but you have way more ability to fine tune. and in the long run it is a simpler set up bc there are kits you can get examples off of and most guys from 97 and down run coils, along with jeeps so parts and tech galore.

If this is going to be a DD i would sway you towards running a coil system with long arms. but that my 2 cents

 

[cdawall]

You can find passenger side drop cases for the ranger to use the yota axle just fyi.

 

[Kevery]

Cut it ALL off. There is a guy on here (Ford78) that has done Leafs in the front with a Yoda box and it Came out sweet. He should be able to answer a lot of questions for you. I know he's answered a few of mine.

I Have a 99 as well and I desided to go with coils. It IS a more comfortable ride for sure but there is a lot more too it. Its my oppinion that Leafs are a LOT easyer to install. The ride is alittle more stiff but more reliable with less fixes in the long run.

You can find passenger side drop cases for the ranger to use the yota axle just fyi.

Really? what kind of case is it. I've never hered of this before. Very interesting.