I have a 92 reg cab 4x4 5 speed that has a rusted out frame. I also have a 93 clean frame that was the same truck but it was 2WD. If im thinking right the frames are the same arent they? Also how hard is it to switch out the front axles? Would like 4WD but dont have to have it. The 92 4x4 is IFS. Or should I find a straight axle out of an 80 model instead of using the IFS? Im not a number 1 mechanic by no means, but I can handle the project... other than the axle and I have someone that could switch them out. Just wanting advice before I get too in-depth. I know about switching the trans, transfer case, etc if I tried switching front ends. Just need advice on the frame( making sure they are the same) and the front axle conversion ( if I even go that route.)

HELP ASAP,
Thanks

 

The ifs 4x and 2x frames are very different. The older factory solid axle frames are shaped the same as the 2x frames. It is real easy to do a solid axle swap on a 2x, there is far less crap to cut off the frame.

 

Ok thanks. Does anyone else have some valuable info I may need to know? Anything else Im overlooking I would have to change?