2wd to 4wd

[jdl71]

If you feel like you can handle it, then go for it. You seem to have your mind made up so I'm not going to try to convince you otherwise. Yes, it would be easier(and probably cheaper) to find a parts truck, but I understand your situation. There's been several times in the past I've wanted to do just what you want and I would like to see how it works out for you. There was an article in one of the Peterson 4wd mags a couple of years ago where they had a shop do this, although I think it was a newer model truck(90 something). There was another article in 4wheel & off road where they did this to a 64-66 model Chevy, but that's probably been almost 10 years ago. I've looked for that article several times and never have found it, it would probably be more suited to your situation. You might also go to a junkyard and just look around and see if you can find a 4x4 and take some good pics of the front end so you would know what it's supposed to look like when you're done. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

[Irish_Alley]

those axle being 3.73 and if you get the sm465 and 205 that would be perfect i got the same thing but with 4.10 wish i had some 3.73 with my 38s cause im at 2k going 50

[1979C20]

Irish, my moms got 3.73's on her 03 avalanche with 35's and its doin a number on her engine.

[Blazin]

I used to always say stick off road, until I got my Blazer, and put a built TH350 in it. I will never have a wheeling rig again with stick.

[Irish_Alley]

a auto i can see but a 465 being its made to haul stuff then speed L is 6.54:1, 1st 3.58:1 2nd 1.7:1 and 3rd is 1:1
wile your moms avalanche 1st is 3.06 2nd 1.63 3rd 1:1 4th .7
so even if i have to switch to L and use it as 1st i would cause it would really help out the top end and mpgs

[1979C20]

Shes actually got a 5 speed auto. 123D and OD. Haha.

[Irish_Alley]

well idk thought they came with a 4l60e or 4l80e till 09 where they put a 6 speed under her lol but its still the 6.54 that will move anything you have under her

[1979C20]

Just talked to my dad and he agreed to help me with welding up some hangers. Does anyone know if I can fab some shackle hangers too?

[Blazin]

Anything is posible, it all depends on skill, and the tools you have.

[1979C20]

110 lincoln, 220 miller, plasma torch, oxyacetylene torch, ill pick up steal from the recycler down the road, tool box full of everything I need. So I can do it. But, as I recently discovered, my license is.suspended until I turn 18 in 3 months. In arizona, if a person under the age of 18 has more than 1 moving violation their license is suspended until their 18. If theyre caught driving with it susoended they impound the vehicle, you go to jail for the night, and your license is suspended for a year. So, im going to try and find a small automatic car for my girlfriend to drive me and her around in and ill be fixing up my truck in the mean time. So, first thing on my list is the fronr axle installed. I hope to have the parts in a month. Then im working on the body. A few dents andcreases here and there, trim line holes, replace a door or both. So, ill post a new topic about the fix up and continue this post for the swap.

[Irish_Alley]

moped

[1979C20]

Maybe I can get a motorcycle license? Haha.

[big bear]

two seater bicycle  rock it out man !!

[Irish_Alley]

na no license if its under 25ccs in most towns, check your town regulations. I would do it but I live 25 miles from work lol

[Grim 82]

live the dream..