Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

It has been a while since I have lurked around on this forum, but I got a good deal on some parts, and was thinking of throwing something together. What I am thinking of working with is a detroit 10 bolt front axle, a np208 transfercase, a th350 transmission, a 305 engine, and whatever rear axle I decide on. I would install this in an '85 1/2 ton Suburban. If this is a bad set up let me know please, I wont get offended. It is strictly coincidence I even have these parts. I was not really looking for them, or planning to build anything. But I caught an offer I could not refuse. I appreciate the help. Thanks.

Re: Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

Pretty much all stock parts, should be a decent set-up. The 305 may struggle a bit with the heavy 'burb body though

Re: Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

If you just want a driver i think your good to go but if its a daily driver id look more in to a 700r4 tho.How do you want to use it and what size tires you want to run ?

Re: Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

That's all good stuff that came in hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of GM 4wds and ran them for hundreds of thousands of miles through all types of uses. We all know what it takes to break what or what it takes to not be breaking it. There's a full spectrum of drivetrain options for all the uses and this stuff is best suited for what "most" people use their 4wds for.

Re: Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

Thanks I will give such projects heavier consideration.

Re: Is this drivetrain a good idea or a bad one?
 

i ran half ton axles under a suburban with 38s for years. expect it to chew up bearings and ball joints yearly if you run that big of tires. this truck even seen offroad quite frequently but never really anything hardcore so i knew to ease into the throttle and ease out as i didnt want to snap them axles.

i always hear a locker in the front will screw up your steering as its always goign to want to pullstraight when trying to turn in 4x4.