Straight Axle, IFS, Air Suspension, WHAT do I do??? Toooo many choices!

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[@DiscoBiscuit21]

What would be more cost effective? A nice off-the-shelf lift kit for the factory IFS or a custom D60 swap? Parts for a store-bought kit might be easier to replace than custom stuff. Keep that in mind if you are really going to be wheeling this thing away from home.

[@brokennsmoken]

Cost effectiveness is definitely determined but I’m a machinist/tool&die by trade and have access to everything from lasers to press brakes. So custom built will actually be cheaper for me than a bolt on. But like you said, it’s the getting 12 hours from home and something happens 😬. I’m thinking Dana 60 for simplicity and durability for that reason.

[@brokennsmoken]

Decisions decisions 🤦🏻

[@DiscoBiscuit21]

@@brokennsmoken that's a good point about the durability and I have no doubt you can make whatever you need. Were you thinking leaf springs for the front or coilovers?

[@brokennsmoken]

@@DiscoBiscuit21 that’s the toss up 😂 leaf is simpler. Coil overs would (I think) ride better until death wobble 😂😅

[@DiscoBiscuit21]

​@@brokennsmoken with an over the knuckle steering setup and all new ball joints and links DW shouldn't be too bad of a problem.

[@battleaxefabandmachine]

I have a square body sitting on a newer chassis that I have left ifs. I haven't driven it yet because I don't have the engine in. I would leave it ifs. Parts are cheap and they go forever without issues with normal use. You can get a 3" lift for $400 or less

[@brokennsmoken]

It’ll be cheaper and less work too!

[@battleaxefabandmachine]

@brokennsmoken for sure. No sense making more work for yourself.