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RCpullerdude · 03-17-2011, 12:47 PM

Well, it's been a long, long time, but with what's happened over the past few months and with Spring creeping in, I'm pretty sure this build is going to start moving.

So here's the update:
Most importantly, I was able to get myself a full time job. I also found an awesome deal on a 4-53T Detroit from a late 70's/early 80's MD GM that I'm going to pick up once the weather breaks. The same guy I'm getting the engine from, fortunatly, also has a number of Spicer 3053's from military surplus (transmission used in the Duece and a half). So, the new plan for the drivetrain is the 4-53T bolted to the Spicer with a divorced passenger drop 205 transfer case and a D60 front and D70HD rear with 3.54:1 axles. I was also considering running an Allison AT545 (he has a number of those too) behind the 4-53T with a set of 3.07 D44 front and D70HD rear axles, but I think I'm going to stick with the Spicer/3.54 for simplicity. Anyways, I'm excited to finally be able to offer an update on this, and I'm really looking forward to getting this build moving along.

03-17-2011, 12:47 PM	#9
RCpullerdude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8	Re: Suburban Build Well, it's been a long, long time, but with what's happened over the past few months and with Spring creeping in, I'm pretty sure this build is going to start moving. So here's the update: Most importantly, I was able to get myself a full time job. I also found an awesome deal on a 4-53T Detroit from a late 70's/early 80's MD GM that I'm going to pick up once the weather breaks. The same guy I'm getting the engine from, fortunatly, also has a number of Spicer 3053's from military surplus (transmission used in the Duece and a half). So, the new plan for the drivetrain is the 4-53T bolted to the Spicer with a divorced passenger drop 205 transfer case and a D60 front and D70HD rear with 3.54:1 axles. I was also considering running an Allison AT545 (he has a number of those too) behind the 4-53T with a set of 3.07 D44 front and D70HD rear axles, but I think I'm going to stick with the Spicer/3.54 for simplicity. Anyways, I'm excited to finally be able to offer an update on this, and I'm really looking forward to getting this build moving along. __________________ 1994 K1500 ECSB 6.5TD/4L80E (not stock) 1987 V20 Suburban 6.2 Banks Turbo/THM400 (not staying that way)