HD 2wd/4wd new/old conversion

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I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 1st gen (2000-2006) HD Silverado with the LQ9 engine for a conversion project. I don't know much about these "newer" trucks, so i'm looking for pitfalls and knowledge of what I'm anticipating.

I don't think it matters if its 2wd or 4wd to begin with. As long as it has the vortec 6 liter and extended or 4-door option.

I want to take my newly rebuilt running gear I have and swap it in. I will be doing a Solid Axle Swap up front and converting it to a manual trans.

The new gear includes my dana 60, 14 bolt, nv4500, np205 and AA bellhousing adapter. Axles are from a 87 CUCV (4.56 w/lockers).

Mechanically, I thinks it's pretty much a bolt in deal using a SAS kit but, I expect issues with the computer not seeing an auto trans or shift button (if 4wd to begin with).

I appreciate any comments, feedback, advice and directions to useful info/sites.

Mike