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jamal · 09-29-2005, 11:56 AM

Any interest in a step by step detailed installation of a front axle conversion? I am going to make the swap, and will take pics and explain step by step, and post in a thread if it would be valuable info for anyone wanting to do the swap. I also have the complete ifs lift with control arms, disks, 3.73 differential, hubs and axle shafts still in one piece. How much is this worth? Should I seperate or sell as one unit? I also have the torsion bar relocating mounts that go with the lift, just need to know if I should include the control arms and brakes, spindles and hubs. I almost forgot the xfer case with les than 10k is also coming out, how much could I sell it for? Anybody want to make a 2wd a 4wd. This would be the whole kit for a conversion plus the lift kit.

stan79chevy · 09-29-2005, 03:21 PM

im planning on putting my drive train into mid 90's 2 door yukon or tahoe in the next year or so. it would be nice to see what to expect and help prepare for a few problems early. are you going to post it here or email it to those who are interested? stan79chevy@yahoo.com

thanks
stan

jamal · 09-29-2005, 05:41 PM

I will post it here, just checking interest to see if it was worth it. If it helps one person, I assume it is well worth it. Just gotta find out how much my parts are worth so I can sell them to buy some new parts. Glad to see someone is interested thanks for your response. What about the parts? I was thinking about $800 is that high or low?

BIGCHEVYMAN · 09-29-2005, 07:36 PM

i am in the process on hoarding parts to do the same to my 93 burb.

Mudder · 09-30-2005, 05:56 AM

Do a good how to and I can keep it at the top in the world of info thread.

jamal · 09-30-2005, 01:17 PM

thats what I plan to do, a how to on fabrication and installation with pics and details.

Russell · 09-30-2005, 03:51 PM

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142081

You'll have to register to see the pics, but here is a nice how to on an 88+ 2wd frame

stan79chevy · 09-30-2005, 03:54 PM

i allready have the whole drivetrain i want. im thinking i just need some front lift springs, and the steering stuff. The steering seems like it would be the complicated part of things. what axles are you going to use. transfer case and transmission lengths may be an issue as well.

stan

jamal · 10-01-2005, 12:49 AM

I would love to see some pics, maybe someone can post them. It wont let me view them on a free membership and I hate to pay the membership to see them when this is my home

09-29-2005, 11:56 AM	#1
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	'98 straight axle conversion Any interest in a step by step detailed installation of a front axle conversion? I am going to make the swap, and will take pics and explain step by step, and post in a thread if it would be valuable info for anyone wanting to do the swap. I also have the complete ifs lift with control arms, disks, 3.73 differential, hubs and axle shafts still in one piece. How much is this worth? Should I seperate or sell as one unit? I also have the torsion bar relocating mounts that go with the lift, just need to know if I should include the control arms and brakes, spindles and hubs. I almost forgot the xfer case with les than 10k is also coming out, how much could I sell it for? Anybody want to make a 2wd a 4wd. This would be the whole kit for a conversion plus the lift kit. __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto. Last edited by jamal; 09-29-2005 at 11:57 AM.

09-29-2005, 03:21 PM	#2
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	i dont need the directions now but could use them later im planning on putting my drive train into mid 90's 2 door yukon or tahoe in the next year or so. it would be nice to see what to expect and help prepare for a few problems early. are you going to post it here or email it to those who are interested? stan79chevy@yahoo.com thanks stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

09-29-2005, 05:41 PM	#3
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	I will post it here, just checking interest to see if it was worth it. If it helps one person, I assume it is well worth it. Just gotta find out how much my parts are worth so I can sell them to buy some new parts. Glad to see someone is interested thanks for your response. What about the parts? I was thinking about $800 is that high or low? __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto.

09-29-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	me too i am in the process on hoarding parts to do the same to my 93 burb.

09-30-2005, 01:17 PM	#6
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	thats what I plan to do, a how to on fabrication and installation with pics and details. __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto.

09-30-2005, 05:56 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Do a good how to and I can keep it at the top in the world of info thread.

09-30-2005, 03:51 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142081 You'll have to register to see the pics, but here is a nice how to on an 88+ 2wd frame __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-30-2005, 03:54 PM	#8
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	800 sounds like alot to me i allready have the whole drivetrain i want. im thinking i just need some front lift springs, and the steering stuff. The steering seems like it would be the complicated part of things. what axles are you going to use. transfer case and transmission lengths may be an issue as well. stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

10-01-2005, 12:49 AM	#9
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	I would love to see some pics, maybe someone can post them. It wont let me view them on a free membership and I hate to pay the membership to see them when this is my home __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto.



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