My "problem" is worn front springs on my truck. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282241
So I started thinking, maybe doing a rear to front spring setup could get me sitting level and happy with how the truck rides. But I've got a few things I'm not sure about.
1. The swap moves the front axle forward. Will I be able to use the stock front drive shaft, or will I need a longer unit. (Que jokes about having a longer unit etc.)
2. Will I be able to use the stock front hangers on front springs or do I have to build some further forward.
3. With 235/75's I don't think I'd have to cut the bottom of the front fenders. Anybody have any info on that.


I know this seems a little against what I've said previously about wanting to keep the truck stock. I'm thinking that these mods could be easily reversed and could make the truck work better for me now.
I'd prob do this along with running Chevy springs in the back. (Cutting the custom front mounts in the future, again would be easy enough)

 

Huh.... Could a mod maybe move this thread to another section? I don't wanna do a duplicate and would like to figure out if this is doable for me

 

This modification is usually done to add more flex and to have a better aproach angle, it will also give you a bit of lift (I think around 2'' for the rear up front and the chevy rears). So with the diff moved forward and the lift yes I think you will need to modify the driveshaft. It will be more comfortable too. Do research or rear up front or RUF, it's all been covered, and if you are looking for a temporary fix this is an actual modification, it may also affect suspension geometry.

 

You may also have to move your steering box a few inches forward. Great time to switch to high steer with an IFS steering box. Usually RUF flex great, but dont ride down the road the best. All depends on how you make the pack. The rears alone will not be enough, youll have to combine 2 packs or so to get what you want.

Read this:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...front-faq.html