So I'm buying this 85 Xtra cab bobbed tail 6in lift spooled rear end and it has independent front end.. which I want to convert to a straight front.. I have no idea where to start! Need some i fo on what I need or where to start.. mahalo!

 

It's not an '85 if it has IFS. Do some research loads of write ups on the conversion.

 

Welcome to Yotatech, which island are you from? I lived in Kihei on Maui for little over a year...that was about 100 yrs ago, lol...

To start you need to find a front axel out of a 79-85' toyota. 85' is most desirable since they have a factory gusset on the long tube, but you can buy and weld in your own. IIRC if you get an 81 or older axel I think they 3.90 gears? Can't remember, 82-85' should have 4.10's. If you check out Trail Gear, or any TG retailer or AllPro offroad, they carry IFS eliminator lift kits that have everything needed to do the swap. You'll need to do some fab work, so if you dont possess any welding skills you may need to hire it out. IFS Eliminator kit will run you around $1200-1300ish depending who you buy it through. There are other alternatives to keep cost a bit lower, but for some one just getting into the yota scene, buying a kit would probably be your best bet. I agree with muddpigg, I would definitely do alot of research before jumping in and buying anything. Good luck with the project!