Major swap in my future

[Dale_Brown]

This weekend I am taking delivery of a 1988 Chevrolet Suburban with 95K miles. It’s a 4X4, 3/4ton (disk/drum), 4 speed manual, big block.

The current DRIVE TRAIN in my 72 SWB K10 is a 350, TH350, 203 transfer, and six lug bolt pattern on the axels.

Going to swap the motor, tranmission, rears, transfer case.

My questions for the board are:

•Will the rears fit without moving the springs?

•Will the 454 fit in a 4X4 engine compartment?
Read the BB motor needs to be moved but can’t find the thread

•Will the shifter come through the floor at a useable position?

•Has anyone had a drive shaft balanced?
Does it really make a difference?

Any and all lessons learned would be appricated.

Dale_Brown