{"product_id":"80-96-4wd-f150-long-travel-super-duty-straight-axle-conversion-kit-front-only","title":"Desolate Motorsports Long Travel \"Super Duty\" Straight Axle Conversion Kit (Front Only) – 1980–1996 Ford F-Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesolate Motorsports Long Travel \"Super Duty\" Straight Axle Conversion Kit (Front Only) – 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to take your OBS F-150 beyond the limits of the factory Twin Traction Beam suspension, the \u003cstrong\u003eDesolate Motorsports Long Travel \"Super Duty\" Straight Axle Conversion Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the strength, suspension travel, and durability serious off-road enthusiasts demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around the \u003cstrong\u003e2005–2016 Ford Super Duty Dana 60 front axle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this front suspension conversion transforms your truck into a highly capable trail and rock-crawling machine. By combining a heavy-duty solid axle with a custom four-link suspension and performance coilovers, you'll gain increased articulation, exceptional durability, and the confidence to tackle terrain that would overwhelm a factory front suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building an overland truck, dedicated trail rig, or rock crawler, this system provides the foundation for one of the strongest front suspension setups available for an OBS Ford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for 2005–2016 Ford Super Duty Dana 60 Front Axle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides Approximately 4–8\" of Lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Travel Straight Axle Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Coilover Suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverts to an 8-Lug Wheel Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreases Front Track Width Approximately 4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-Coated Link Arms \u0026amp; Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Serious Rock Crawling \u0026amp; Trail Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered by Desolate Motorsports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ Why Convert to a Super Duty Dana 60?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory TTB suspension performs exceptionally well for many applications, but when your build demands maximum durability and articulation, a straight axle conversion is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading to a \u003cstrong\u003e2005–2016 Super Duty Dana 60\u003c\/strong\u003e provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly stronger axle housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger ring gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty axle shafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassive Super Duty brakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved durability for oversized tires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased ground clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutstanding suspension articulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven reliability in extreme off-road conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conversion also upgrades your truck from a \u003cstrong\u003e5-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e to an \u003cstrong\u003e8-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e wheel pattern, opening the door to stronger wheels and heavier-duty components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💪 Front Suspension Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is engineered around long-travel suspension geometry that provides exceptional control and articulation on challenging terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom long-travel link suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance coilover shock mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty powder-coated suspension links\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated chassis brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw weld-on coilover towers for custom installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased front track width for improved stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable ride height from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery system is tailored to your build. 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