straight axle conversion for 91 K1500 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*1FaastC10* · 07-07-2003, 05:37 PM

has anyone ever done this? or ame across a website so i can see how its done? also, does anyone make a kit to do this? TIA

JJk10 · 07-07-2003, 10:43 PM

Try this link www.offroadunlimited.com
there kit allows you to use a dana 44 or 60. and the system is bolt on. Best of luck, I see a couple of trucks around here with the conversion on them.

1969 GMC · 07-08-2003, 12:26 AM

$750, cheap to eliminate late model Chevy trucks achilles heel

*1FaastC10* · 07-10-2003, 08:34 AM

does anyone other than ORU offer one? i'd like to do some research and buy the most complete kit. also, has anyone replaced the 700R4/241 with a TH400/205? i know the 241 is driver's side drop, and the 205 is passenger. looking at the trans crossmember, i shouldnt have a problem just moving it back, but i just wanted to verify.

K5KRAZIE · 07-12-2003, 03:54 PM

You will need a Furd front 44 or 60 if you plan on using your factory trans t-case. I have seen this done many times and with good results. I would say the ORU kit is a good one just overpriced IMO. Look on Fullsizechevy.com for some more insight.

RockHQ · 07-12-2003, 07:17 PM

1FaastC10, the NP241C was used with the 1989-1991 Blazers and probably 1/2 ton Suburbans (can't verify the 'burb) with a passenger side drop, so all solid front axles GM used will fit. Noteworthy is also the fact that 1989-1991 Blazers (atleast my 1991 model built late 1990) used electronic speedometers(!). To me it would seem more reasonable to buy a 1991 Blazer for the transter case, electronic speedometer and other misc. things you might want to use in other 73-87 projects than to put in a ford front axle.

07-07-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	straight axle conversion for 91 K1500 has anyone ever done this? or ame across a website so i can see how its done? also, does anyone make a kit to do this? TIA

07-07-2003, 10:43 PM	#2
JJk10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: grand bay, new brunswick , Canada Posts: 648	Try this link www.offroadunlimited.com there kit allows you to use a dana 44 or 60. and the system is bolt on. Best of luck, I see a couple of trucks around here with the conversion on them. __________________ Displaced Canadian in Monterey California 1970 K10, 350 HEI, 4spd. 3.73's NP205 33"BFG Mud Terrains Edelbrock Intake and carb. 12 bolt rear,dana 44 front with disk brakes

07-08-2003, 12:26 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	$750, cheap to eliminate late model Chevy trucks achilles heel __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-12-2003, 03:54 PM	#5
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	You will need a Furd front 44 or 60 if you plan on using your factory trans t-case. I have seen this done many times and with good results. I would say the ORU kit is a good one just overpriced IMO. Look on Fullsizechevy.com for some more insight. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

07-12-2003, 07:17 PM	#6
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	1FaastC10, the NP241C was used with the 1989-1991 Blazers and probably 1/2 ton Suburbans (can't verify the 'burb) with a passenger side drop, so all solid front axles GM used will fit. Noteworthy is also the fact that 1989-1991 Blazers (atleast my 1991 model built late 1990) used electronic speedometers(!). To me it would seem more reasonable to buy a 1991 Blazer for the transter case, electronic speedometer and other misc. things you might want to use in other 73-87 projects than to put in a ford front axle. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

07-10-2003, 08:34 AM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	does anyone other than ORU offer one? i'd like to do some research and buy the most complete kit. also, has anyone replaced the 700R4/241 with a TH400/205? i know the 241 is driver's side drop, and the 205 is passenger. looking at the trans crossmember, i shouldnt have a problem just moving it back, but i just wanted to verify.



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