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aggie91 · 01-08-2012, 12:06 AM

I have a chance to get a 2000 GMC 1500 4wd with a 5.3 and 4L60 trans for a really good deal. The frame is bent and the owner just wants it gone.

My question is what is involved with converting the trans to 2wd? OR would I be better off finding a 2wd trans and selling this one with the transfer case?

THis will be my first swap to a 5.3 into my son's 82 we are building....

Mr. 250r · 01-08-2012, 01:02 AM

You should just have to change the main shaft also known as output shaft to convert back to 2wd but a 2wd 4l60e should not be hard to find for cheap hopefully someone else can help

Crash_OK · 01-08-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I have a chance to get a 2000 GMC 1500 4wd with a 5.3 and 4L60 trans for a really good deal. The frame is bent and the owner just wants it gone.

My question is what is involved with converting the trans to 2wd? OR would I be better off finding a 2wd trans and selling this one with the transfer case?

THis will be my first swap to a 5.3 into my son's 82 we are building....

It is not that hard to swap the shaft if you need too.. Yesterday I swaped a 2wd shaft for a special 4wd shaft.

ls1nova71 · 01-08-2012, 01:31 PM

It can be done, but since this is your first swap, why complicate things? Find a good 2wd trans and spend your time and energy on the actual swap. Biting off too much on a first time project is a recipe for getting burned out on the project before completion. Just my $0.02.

BR3W CITY · 01-08-2012, 01:47 PM

^agree. If you were going to get a trans built, then it wouldn't really make a difference. You could just the new output shaft while its apart. Unless you find yourself needing a billet output shaft, finding a 2wd trans will prove easier.

aggie91 · 01-08-2012, 03:25 PM

Thanks guys. I do not think that I am biting off more then I can handle, heck the truck is all apart down to a bare frame. I just have a great deal in front of me for a complete running truck for cheap, but it is a 4wd. Once I have the truck and the stuff out, I will see what is needed. We are going to see how low we can keep the costs...

kpc01 · 01-12-2012, 05:23 PM

Let us know how you end up doing it. I just got a 4x4 4l60e on my donor and wondering about the same thing. I was in longview just yesterday too! If you take some pictures or find a good how to on the net I'd love to see it.

Gig'Em
Kelly '12

aggie91 · 01-12-2012, 05:35 PM

I don't have the truck yet, going to try to make the deal on Friday. If I get it, I will add what we do either here or for sure in my son's build thread...

clinebarger · 01-12-2012, 08:03 PM

When tearing a 4L60E down that far.............Stab a new case bushing & Check/Replace the 3-4 clutches.

BlueMagicSS · 01-14-2012, 03:38 PM

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aggie91 · 01-14-2012, 09:45 PM

Thanks guys, I will keep all these comments in mind once I get the truck.
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01-08-2012, 12:06 AM	#1
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 I have a chance to get a 2000 GMC 1500 4wd with a 5.3 and 4L60 trans for a really good deal. The frame is bent and the owner just wants it gone. My question is what is involved with converting the trans to 2wd? OR would I be better off finding a 2wd trans and selling this one with the transfer case? THis will be my first swap to a 5.3 into my son's 82 we are building.... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-08-2012, 01:02 AM	#2
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 You should just have to change the main shaft also known as output shaft to convert back to 2wd but a 2wd 4l60e should not be hard to find for cheap hopefully someone else can help __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

01-08-2012, 01:31 PM	#4
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 It can be done, but since this is your first swap, why complicate things? Find a good 2wd trans and spend your time and energy on the actual swap. Biting off too much on a first time project is a recipe for getting burned out on the project before completion. Just my $0.02. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

01-08-2012, 01:47 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 ^agree. If you were going to get a trans built, then it wouldn't really make a difference. You could just the new output shaft while its apart. Unless you find yourself needing a billet output shaft, finding a 2wd trans will prove easier. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

01-08-2012, 03:25 PM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 Thanks guys. I do not think that I am biting off more then I can handle, heck the truck is all apart down to a bare frame. I just have a great deal in front of me for a complete running truck for cheap, but it is a 4wd. Once I have the truck and the stuff out, I will see what is needed. We are going to see how low we can keep the costs... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-12-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
kpc01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX (Oak Point) Posts: 148	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 Let us know how you end up doing it. I just got a 4x4 4l60e on my donor and wondering about the same thing. I was in longview just yesterday too! If you take some pictures or find a good how to on the net I'd love to see it. Gig'Em Kelly '12

01-12-2012, 05:35 PM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 I don't have the truck yet, going to try to make the deal on Friday. If I get it, I will add what we do either here or for sure in my son's build thread... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#9
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 When tearing a 4L60E down that far.............Stab a new case bushing & Check/Replace the 3-4 clutches.

01-14-2012, 03:38 PM	#10
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by usmcchevy; 01-14-2012 at 10:37 PM.

01-14-2012, 09:45 PM	#11
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 Thanks guys, I will keep all these comments in mind once I get the truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-15-2012, 03:22 AM	#12
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Re: Converting a 4x4 trans to 4x2 welp. my message was deleted. soooo....

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