Solid Axle Swap

so ive been milling over the idea for a SAS in my head for a while now. i want more lift to my truck but really do not like the IFS. so ive been doing some research and shoping around ive found some kits and stuff. but that is not my question. seeing as how i am a college student i dont have the funds to strap a brand new dana 60 off the shelf under both the front and rear. i have already got some aftermarket rims so i would like to stay in the 6 lug range. which type of axles should i be looking for? i figured my best bet would be to search the web and junk yards. can i just snag one off of an older chevy? any advice would help thanks guys!  
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i've considered the swap myself but i don't have much experience working on vehicles other than oil, plugs, brakes... the simpler things. so i have to do my research before jumping in. anyway, i found this site to have interesting info, they talk about using a ford dana axle. good one from a scrap yard could make it a price frendly option. however, it doesn't coincide with your 6 lug wish, but rims are easy to sell or trade.

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=34

I've just started rebuilding my 14b 9.5" SF with a disc brake conversion and detroit truetrac. therefore have opted to leave the front alone for now but that suits my needs. i'll have my cake a little later.  
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if u are wanting to stay in the 6 lug bolt pattern i would look for some diffs off an 80s model 4x4. if im correct they where 6 lug. u could probably find a truck at a scrap yard and get the diffs at a decent price, ALOT cheaper than new, and the way i look at it if they have been under the truck for 30 some years why not put them on somethin else and get them rolling again. The SAS has been done many of times and has been simplified so any one with some mechanical back ground can do it, just a welder, your basic set of tools and some patience.

if u are to go in that direction the first thing i would do is take the diff covers off and inspect the gears, if u can do it before u purchase that would be even better. put some new fluid in and your good to go.

NOW i know that the 90s chevy 4x4s the transfer case runs the shaft on the drivers side, not sure if its the same on the 80s models but it can be found out easy. if thats the case u can just flip the front diff and get some new brackets and weld them in place, u will have to plug the vent hole though if not u will drain all the fluid on the ground. Hope this helps a little bit!  

i have also been looking into a sas for my truck and the easiest solution that ive found is to look for a 70s to 80s ford dana 44 (the chunk is on the drivers side) and swapping the hubs for 6 lug hubs. it makes life a whole lot easier than buying a 1000 dollar clocking ring for the t-case or finding a new t-case that would work.  
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