well there are many ways first you need to deside wether or not you want to keep your original t-case if you use a Ford axle you can keep your t-case if you use a Chevy axle you will need to change your t-case to a passenger side drop t-case because the Chevy axle has a passenger side pumpkin now if you have decided what axle you are gonna use u need to decide if you want to make your own spring hangers (leaf or coil) or use ones off of another vehicle or buy a expensive kit then after all thet is figured out you will need to change your pitman arm get a draglink and possibly a high steer kit then after all that you will need to get your computer tuned to delete abs(brakes) and front axle (internal electric locking hubs) it is fairly easy to do and will give you 3-9 inches of lift depending on where you put your spring hangers and whether you put the front shackle up or down also you will need your driveline modified and put Chevy brakes on your ford axle you will also need to make shock mounts and modify your brake lines if you want to use a Chevy axle you will need to change your t-case to a 208,203,or 205 this will require a th350 style for your 4l60e with a clocking/adapter ring then you will have to modify your t-case for a vss(vehicle speed sensor)
36mm
The 1500 4X4 went to the independent front axle in 2002. The 2500 and 3500 4X4's still have a solid front axle.
you can purchase a manual at any autostore, it's copywrited material..
The 1998 Chevy Tahoe typically comes equipped with a front independent suspension and a rear solid axle. The front axle is a Dana 44 or a similar design, while the rear axle is usually a GM 10-bolt or a 14-bolt, depending on the specific model and configuration. The Tahoe can also come with either two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) options, affecting the axle setup.
No you can not. The front wheel bearings will come apart and fluid will run out of the front differential.
If it has hubs, they can be replaced. I'm assuming that, by 'straight axle truck', you're referring to one which uses a solid front axle, rather than independent front suspension? Those use hubs, as well.
2005
could be ring and pinion or a bad u-joint or a wheel bearing
They are both drive axles. Under normal straight ahead conditions the power is split 50/50 between the front axles.
Front axle half shafts need to be removed also the front diff and the half crossmember has to be removed to give access to pan.
It was used typically on much older vehicles (1920's and 30's) using a front straight axle with a single multi-leaf spring. The wishbone would hold the front axle in alignment while allowing the axle to move up and down for suspension
Change you top strut nut.