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tecky11 · 12-08-2010, 11:15 PM

am converting my 2wd truck to a 4wd truck. what axle is best for very light off road use D44 or D60? passenger or driverside drop, and finally what is a good divorced transfer case to use.
I forgot to add thie needs to stay a 8 lug pattern

Burt4x4 · 12-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Well if I was converting 2x4 too 4x4 I would get a donor 1Ton Chevy P/U and swap in that drivetrain. Sounds like you may beable to do a 3/4T D44 front but if you get a D60 then you'll never have to worry about breaking the front...Unless you let Johnnywagon drive it!! hahahaa

msgross · 12-09-2010, 09:11 PM

yup, or pick up a CUCV donor chassis...

**special-K** · 12-10-2010, 07:47 AM

What is the truck you are converting?A 3/4t donor truck will be much easier (plentiful) to find.Honestly,a Dana 44 or 10-bolt is all you need if you don't use huge tires or do extreme four wheeling.Talking cost,you will spend a lot less going 3/4t.that's what you have now,right?GM trucks were passenger side drop until the IFS trucks came out.If you use the later driver side drop t-case you'll need a front axle from a Ford.I do suggest finding a donor truck rather than digging up every piece.There's way more than you may think.In fact,the best way to go is swap your body onto a 4wd frame.If you have a 73-87 there are plenty of cheap 4wds with crapped-out bodies.

tecky11 · 12-10-2010, 12:07 PM

I am converting my 72 international harvestor. It is a3/4 ton. Leafs on all corners.my landlord won't let me have another truck to tear apart

. So what do I need from a junkyard donor?
Posted via Mobile Device

msgross · 12-10-2010, 07:59 PM

you will need all of the chassis parts (axles, springs, hangers, drive shafts, transmission, transfer case, steering box, etc..)

That's why it would be easier to swap you body to another 4x4 chassis that's already setup...

tecky11 · 12-10-2010, 08:10 PM

if i keep with an older chevy straight front it shouldnt be to much of a problem. the engine and tranny i am rebuilding both from a chevy. Transfer case is going to be a divorced so it is much easier there. Here is a parts list of what i will be getting from a donor chevy. Front axle and springs, transfer case and crosmember just going to cut it from the frame. driveshafts i will worry about later

12-08-2010, 11:15 PM	#1
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	help on axles am converting my 2wd truck to a 4wd truck. what axle is best for very light off road use D44 or D60? passenger or driverside drop, and finally what is a good divorced transfer case to use. I forgot to add thie needs to stay a 8 lug pattern Last edited by tecky11; 12-08-2010 at 11:16 PM.

12-09-2010, 10:55 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: help on axles Well if I was converting 2x4 too 4x4 I would get a donor 1Ton Chevy P/U and swap in that drivetrain. Sounds like you may beable to do a 3/4T D44 front but if you get a D60 then you'll never have to worry about breaking the front...Unless you let Johnnywagon drive it!! hahahaa __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

12-09-2010, 09:11 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: help on axles yup, or pick up a CUCV donor chassis... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-10-2010, 07:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: help on axles What is the truck you are converting?A 3/4t donor truck will be much easier (plentiful) to find.Honestly,a Dana 44 or 10-bolt is all you need if you don't use huge tires or do extreme four wheeling.Talking cost,you will spend a lot less going 3/4t.that's what you have now,right?GM trucks were passenger side drop until the IFS trucks came out.If you use the later driver side drop t-case you'll need a front axle from a Ford.I do suggest finding a donor truck rather than digging up every piece.There's way more than you may think.In fact,the best way to go is swap your body onto a 4wd frame.If you have a 73-87 there are plenty of cheap 4wds with crapped-out bodies. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2010, 12:07 PM	#5
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: help on axles I am converting my 72 international harvestor. It is a3/4 ton. Leafs on all corners.my landlord won't let me have another truck to tear apart . So what do I need from a junkyard donor? Posted via Mobile Device

12-10-2010, 07:59 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: help on axles you will need all of the chassis parts (axles, springs, hangers, drive shafts, transmission, transfer case, steering box, etc..) That's why it would be easier to swap you body to another 4x4 chassis that's already setup... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-10-2010, 08:10 PM	#7
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: help on axles if i keep with an older chevy straight front it shouldnt be to much of a problem. the engine and tranny i am rebuilding both from a chevy. Transfer case is going to be a divorced so it is much easier there. Here is a parts list of what i will be getting from a donor chevy. Front axle and springs, transfer case and crosmember just going to cut it from the frame. driveshafts i will worry about later

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