IFS to Solid Axle Conversion Kit
2001-2010 Chevrolet 3500HD Gas/Diesel
2001-2010 GMC 2500HD Gas/Diesel
2001-2010 GMC 3500HD Gas/Diesel
W/ FORD Dana 60
*Uses 32.5" Spring Pad Width w/axle
Fits both 46" and 52" Leaf Springs
This kit is designed for 46" and 52” long leaf springs (ORU springs or any other aftermarket springs) Fits axles with a 31.5" / 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 Differential on driver side to match your factory front driveshaft output of the transfer case Front Dual Shock Hoops are included with this kit Torsion Sway Bar is recommended for highway use on all applications - Available below! Hydraulic Steering Ram Assist is recommended for tires over 35" tall - Available below!
Axle Applications: -77.5-79 Ford Dana 60 / 8 lug / 32.5" spring pad width -ORU Custom Dana 60 / 8 lug / 32.5" spring pad width
- This kit is designed for 46" and 52” long leaf springs (ORU springs or any other aftermarket springs)
- Fits axles with a 31.5" / 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
- Differential on driver side to match your factory front driveshaft output of the transfer case
- Front Dual Shock Hoops are included with this kit
- Torsion Sway Bar is recommended for highway use on all applications - Available below!
- Hydraulic Steering Ram Assist is recommended for tires over 35" tall - Available below!
Axle Applications:
- 77.5-79 Ford Dana 60 / 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 |
36" | 7" | 4"- 60058HD | 4"- 60058HD+6 | 4-26F | 7"- 60073-7 | 5-28R |
37" | 9" | 6"- 60059HD | 6"- 60059HD+6 | 4-28F | 9"- 60073-9 | 5-30R |
40" | 11" | 8"- 60062HD | 8"-60062HD+6 | 4-30F | 11"- 60073-11 | 5-32R |
42" | 13" | 10"- 60063HD | 10"- 60063HD+6 | 4-32F | 13"- 60073-13 | 5-34R |
Note: SAS Kit + Spring Lift = Total Lift
U-Bolts
Hydraulic Ram Steering Assist
Axle Type | Notes | Gas/Diesel | Ram Assist |
Ford Dana 60 | 01-06 2500HD/3500HD | Gas | 60042-B |
Ford Dana 60 | 01-06 2500HD/3500HD | Diesel | 60042-BD |
ORU Dana 60 | 01-06 2500HD/3500HD | Gas | 60042-C |
ORU Dana 60 | 01-06 2500HD/3500HD | Diesel | 60042-CD |
Shocks
Tire Size | Total Lift | Bilstein Front | Bilstein Rear | Fox Front | Fox Rear |
36" | 7" | 33-186009 | 25-187762 | 985-24-054 | 985-24-007 |
37" | 9" | 33-185576 | 25-187762 | 985-24-055 | 985-24-007 |
40" | 11" | 33-185576 | 25-187762 | 985-24-055 | 985-24-007 |
42" | 13" | 33-185576 | 25-187762 | 985-24-055 | 985-24-007 |
Steering Kits
Torsion Sway Bar
Front Slip Yoke Eliminator
Transfer Case | SYE Kit |
Front Driveshaft | 52046 |