87 Chevy crew cab build Ls swap with lots of pics

[hwh]

The transfer case is in. The transfer case support being mocked up that mounts to back of transfer case from tmr customs. The tubing will be bent in middle to drop down. And cross member will be on soon. High angle drivelines patented flange is on transfer case for the ebrake kit.

[hwh]

Almost ready for driveshafts.

[frankentruck79]

Thanks for sharing. This is an awesome build!


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[hwh]

Thanks, I'll keep posting stuff as more progress gets done.

[hwh]

Transfer case support about done.

[hwh]

More pics

[ehjorten]

Wondering why you are making this mount and not just using the stock transfer case mount at the adapter?

[hwh]

I'm still using the stock cross member with factory rubber mount where it originally goes on transfer case. I'm using the transfer case support at the back of transfer case just for added insurance to let transfer case move with motor and transmission. To prevent from transmission cracking or breaking at the tail end of transmission. Because the np205 is so heavy. The kit just lets transfer case move side to side better when hit the gas. Like how the motor moves. Just want to protect my 3200.00 transmission that I bought from monster transmission. Might be fine with the stock crosdmember. But I've seen and read the np205 breaks back end of transmissions. Most of people happened to where offroading. Most people use the np241 to 4l80e because of that reason and cause it bolts right to 4l80e. With no special adapter.

[hwh]

I just wanted to stay with the np205 cause its pretty much bullet proof. I used to be into rock crawling in my 20's and I never had anything break or go wrong with a np205.

[hwh]

Not that I'm going to be doing any hard core offroading or anything. Might be overkill using the np205 support and stock crossmember, but makes me feel better lol.

[hwh]

Pic of stock crossmember

[ehjorten]

Hmmm...interesting.  What is the kit exactly, if I missed it in the thread...like who makes it?  My '91 V3500 is lifted 8" with the 4L80e and NP205.  I have the stock 2-piece driveshaft and stock front driveshaft with the CV stops ground down for extra articulation.  I did have both of the driveshafts retubed.  I am also interested in the high-angle drivelines, but the stock stuff is working so far.  I have had my '91 for about 7 years.  I don't do any hard wheeling with it, but do take it off-road.  My truck thread is: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=19098.0

[hwh]

i will check your build thread out like seeing what others have done. and the tmr customs makes the transfer case mount when you goto there website its under axles and drivelines. they have a side mount and and a rear mount i liked the rear mount better why i picked that one.

[hwh]

it cost 90.00 i figured for 90.00 its worth the extra protection. and wasnt to much fabrication and to with the 4l80e moved my orginal points back. since you got the holy grail of the crew cabs lol 1991 only year came with 4l80e may be even easier.

[hwh]

ehjorthen yea thats nice truck. glad you choose ls swap lol. i started out going to do cummins swap but thought in long run be happier with ls swap. since this is going to be my daily driver. glad i saw you build gives me good pics of your truck with 35 inch tires. you have 8 inch lift. doesnt look bad with 35 inch tires. i wan to run 35's for main reason its a daily driver. but just dont want the huge gap between top of tire and bottom of wheel well. looks like 35's will work for me and too i have a 4 inch suspension and 1 inch body lift. i dont like body lifts. so i did the 1 inch body lift just for extra clearance for exhaust and the high angle transfer case ebrake.