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Looking for info. We have a 4 foot high wire fence. I would like to change it to a 6 foot wood fence . Is there a way to do this but use the metal posts already in the ground?

I'd personally say no, 6' wood fence requires lots of support against wind shear, chain link fence and posts probably not up to the job, or if they did at first, they wouldn't for long.  
 
If someone says yes, I'd ask to see lots of references and pictures, also 6' wood fence requires I believe at least 3' of post below ground, pretty sure most chain link posts are a lot more shallow

The short answer is no.  
 
The longer answer is no because of ratios.  
 
Wood fences, as a general rule, require the posts to be set half as deep as the fence is tall. So a 6-foot fence will need 3 feet underground, resulting in 9 foot posts in total length.  
 
Chain link require only a third. So a 6-foot chain link will only require 2 feet under ground, for a total post length of 8 feet.  
 
A 4-foot chain link should only have approx 1'4" underground, assuming they set the posts to the correct ratio. So you would not even get half the correct depth.  
 
Also, I'm not sure how you would even build a fence like that, how would you attach your posts and/or hang your stringers etc? Fences are a lot of work, but done properly can last a decade or more and add value and enjoyment to your home.

The short boards , not entirely sure on total  
height. Cheated and used 3 inch deck screws on this side. First side I did I used bolts to attach the boards.  
 
Edited by Roger , 2022-02-10 11:57:04