Solid Axle Conversion Kits for '88-98 Chevy
(and newer trucks with the 88-98 body style)
 

If you're fed up with constantly replacing front end components, expensive lift kits with a 6" maximum height, front axles that don't hold up to bigger tires or you just want the trail performance of a solid axle this kit is for you!

Our solid axle conversion kit allows you to remove the stock independent front suspension from your '88-98 Chevy and replace it with a solid axle. 

The details:

Price is $495

The Offroad Design Solid Axle Conversion kit is completely bolt on.  We use every existing hole possible, there is some drilling involved.  The kit includes a pair of brackets for the front of the springs, a pair of brackets for the shackles at the rear of the springs, a pair of shackles with our greasable bushings and bolts, instructions and all necessary hardware.

Works on 4WD or 2WD trucks.

The Offroad Design Solid Axle Conversion kit uses aftermarket front springs for a '73-87 Chevy (47" long) or rear springs from a '73-87 Chevy 1/2 ton (52" long).

There is 3" of lift built into our brackets.  For example, if you install a set of 4" lift '73-87 Chevy front springs you will net 7" of lift.

Using the stock rear springs from a '73-87 1/2 ton (52" long) on the front of your 88-98 Chevy will net 7-8" of lift.  This is the flexiest option, though the longer springs can create a clearance issue by reducing your approach angle and they are very soft so they aren't recommended for trucks that see a lot of street time.

Our kit moves your front axle forward 1" (contrary to some competitors who claim to move the axle forward and actually move it back!).  This is done to clear bigger tires, big tires rub the rear of the fender more than the front so moving the axle forward a little is beneficial.

The Offroad Design Solid Axle Conversion kit uses a front axle with a 31.5" or 32" spring pad width.  These are '70's Ford front axles (Dana 44 or Dana 60) and any of the GM front axles (10 bolt, Dana 44 and Dana 60).  Passenger side drop Dodge front axle can be adapted to work as well.  If you're looking to use a passenger drop front axle, we can help you adapt a passenger drop transfer case to your transmission.  We chose these axles because they are readily available and tires clear the leaf springs easily, we will have a kit for the 36" spring pad width Ford axles soon.

Crossover steering is a necessity with a solid axle conversion, steering off of the driver's side knuckle doesn't work at all.  We have what you need regardless of what axle you're using:

Dana 44/10 Bolt Crossover Steering

Dana 60 Crossover Steering

Our 2011 Ultimate Adventure truck, a '99 K2500 with 6" of lift and 40" MT/R's

The front hangers grab the frame on three sides for a super strong connection:

The rear hangers grab the side and bottom of the frame, something that others have ignored that's an important feature in keeping the frame in one piece:

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