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2WD to 4WD Solid Axle Conversion Kit

 
1989 -1998 GM 1500
W/ GM Dana 44
W/ GM 10 Bolt Corporate
W/46" Leaf Springs
*Uses 32.5" spring pad w/axle

60009

This ORU conversion kit includes all the necessary brackets to convert two-wheel drive to a four-wheel drive solid axle system. The solid axle comes with locking hubs and can be equipped with a limited slip locking differential for greater off-road capabilities.

This kit is designed for 46" & 52" long leaf springs (ORU springs or any other aftermarket springs) Fits axles with a 31.5" or 32.5" spring pad width You need to include an additional 3" of lift when choosing your spring - Example 6" spring +3” equals 9" of total lift Installation of this kit will move the front axle forward 1”

Rear driveshaft will need to be lengthened You will need a new front driveshaft and slip yoke eliminator Exhaust modification is required Must change transfer case to passenger side front output shaft Hydraulic Steering Ram Assist is recommended for tires over 35" tall - Available below!

Axle Applications: 73-87 Corp 10 Bolt / 8 Lug / 32.5" spring pad width 73-87 GM Dana 44 / 8 Lug / 32.5" spring pad width ORU Custom Dana 60 / 8 Lug / 32.5" spring pad width GM Dana 60 (Factory) / 8 Lug / 32.5" spring pad width

Related Product Fitment

Leaf Springs & Brake Lines

Tire Size Total Lift Front Springs 46" Front Springs Premium 52" Brake Lines Front Rear Springs Brake Lines Rear
35" 7" 4"-60061  4"-60061+6  4-26F 7"-60070-7 5-28R
37" 9" 6"-60062 6"-60062+6  4-28F 9"-60070-9 5-30R
38" 11" 8"-60063 8"-60063+6 4-30F 11"-60070-11  5-32R
40" 13" 10"-60064 10"-60064+6 4-32F 13"-60070-13 5-34R

Note: SAS Kit + Spring Lift = Total Lift

U-Bolts

Axle Type U-Bolt Front U-Bolt Rear
 GM Dana 60  612-AF  601ORU
 ORU Dana 60  612-C  601ORU
 Dana 44/10 Bolt  613-D  601ORU

Hydraulic Ram Steering Assist

Axle Type Notes Ram Assist
GM Dana 60 88-98 1500 60040-A
ORU Dana 60 88-98 1500  60040-C

Shocks

 Tire Size  Total Lift  Bilstein Front Bilstein Rear  Fox Front Fox Rear
 35" 7" 33-186009 33-185576 985-24-005  985-24-007
 37"  9"   33-185576  33-185576  985-24-007  985-24-007
 38"  11"  33-185576  33-185576  985-24-007  985-24-007
 40"  13"  33-185576  33-185576  985-24-007  985-24-007

Steering Kits

Axle Type Notes Total Lift Steering Kit
 Dana 60  King Pin  5"-8"  60030-B
 Dana 60  King Pin  9"-13"  60330-A
 Dana 44 /10 Bolt  Tie Rod Nut Up  5"-8"  60030-C
 Dana 44/10 Bolt  Tie Rod Nut Up  9"-13"  60330-C
 Dana 44/10 Bolt  Tie Rod Nut Down  5"-8"  60030-D
 Dana 44/10 Bolt  Tie Rod Nut Down  9"-13"  60330-D