I've got another question about parts swapping - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AustinBelair · 10-30-2013, 09:24 PM

I've been looking for hours through threads but I cannot find much info on it. I was going to swap the entire crossmember from an 73-87 or 91 and run Jeep TJ springs in the rear.

My plan is 2" front and 4" rear drop with 5 lug front and rear with disks on the front. I've got a line on the correct coil 5 lug rear end and think I still have my Jeep TJ rear coils in storage.

At this point I think I am going to find a donor 73-91 Truck/Suburban for the motor and trans and gut the actual suspension parts (A-Arms, Spindles etc etc) and by some 2" drop coils for the front instead of swapping the whole crossmember.

Can I use everything else off of the same vehicle? Steering, brake booster, sway bar (if there is one) and possibly the steering column etc etc

AustinBelair · 10-30-2013, 09:38 PM

Okay I see that someone makes a bracket to use the later model power steering box. Is that all that is needed?

**Captainfab** · 10-31-2013, 12:56 AM

Yes you will need an adapter plate to mount the steering box. If you want to use the squarebody brake booster, you will have to drill some holes to bolt it to your firewall. My booster bracket uses existing holes in the firewall, but is designed for different factory boosters.

AustinBelair · 10-31-2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes you will need an adapter plate to mount the steering box. If you want to use the squarebody brake booster, you will have to drill some holes to bolt it to your firewall. My booster bracket uses existing holes in the firewall, but is designed for different factory boosters.

Sweet, I should be ordering those parts from you soon (Booster bracket and PS stuff)

Daniel

kieth · 10-31-2013, 09:15 AM

If you go the donor route you can use the transmission crossmember from the donor, but I did not like the way it looked (not symetrical) from a 91 burb, so we bought a trans crossmember that was tubular. here are some pictures.

here is a picture of a 91 burb 700r4 crossmember.....ugly
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5117&k=PgmxqZ5

here is a aftermarket crossmember cannot remember where we got it.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5CwP&lb=1&s=X3

We thought this looked better and made more room available between the frame rails.

Kieth

here is what we used from a 91 burb, that cost $700.00:
engine, trans, serpentine belt system, tbi, ps pump, psgearbox, complete front crossmember w/discbrakes and sway bar, wiring harness, buse box, tilt wheel, etc.......cheap and functional....

10-30-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
AustinBelair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 300	I've got another question about parts swapping I've been looking for hours through threads but I cannot find much info on it. I was going to swap the entire crossmember from an 73-87 or 91 and run Jeep TJ springs in the rear. My plan is 2" front and 4" rear drop with 5 lug front and rear with disks on the front. I've got a line on the correct coil 5 lug rear end and think I still have my Jeep TJ rear coils in storage. At this point I think I am going to find a donor 73-91 Truck/Suburban for the motor and trans and gut the actual suspension parts (A-Arms, Spindles etc etc) and by some 2" drop coils for the front instead of swapping the whole crossmember. Can I use everything else off of the same vehicle? Steering, brake booster, sway bar (if there is one) and possibly the steering column etc etc __________________ My mother is a recent cancer survivor and this truck build is for her

10-30-2013, 09:38 PM	#2
AustinBelair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 300	Re: I've got another question about parts swapping Okay I see that someone makes a bracket to use the later model power steering box. Is that all that is needed? __________________ My mother is a recent cancer survivor and this truck build is for her

10-31-2013, 12:56 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: I've got another question about parts swapping Yes you will need an adapter plate to mount the steering box. If you want to use the squarebody brake booster, you will have to drill some holes to bolt it to your firewall. My booster bracket uses existing holes in the firewall, but is designed for different factory boosters. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-31-2013, 09:15 AM	#5
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: I've got another question about parts swapping If you go the donor route you can use the transmission crossmember from the donor, but I did not like the way it looked (not symetrical) from a 91 burb, so we bought a trans crossmember that was tubular. here are some pictures. here is a picture of a 91 burb 700r4 crossmember.....ugly http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5117&k=PgmxqZ5 here is a aftermarket crossmember cannot remember where we got it. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5CwP&lb=1&s=X3 We thought this looked better and made more room available between the frame rails. Kieth here is what we used from a 91 burb, that cost $700.00: engine, trans, serpentine belt system, tbi, ps pump, psgearbox, complete front crossmember w/discbrakes and sway bar, wiring harness, buse box, tilt wheel, etc.......cheap and functional.... Last edited by kieth; 10-31-2013 at 09:33 AM.



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