Im new so I will give you all the low down on the task at hand. Would appreciate any ideas or issues foreseen by some tb owners.
-going back to old school chevy side front diff
-dana 60 and 14bolt 5.38 gears spools front and rear
-hydro steering
-1/2 ton chevy springs (Thanks To Chevycrew)
-Dana 300 case and adpters to 4l60e
Starting a straight axle swap
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- pearl4x4
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Good luck with the build. Cant wait to see pictures and welcome to the forum!
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TSAdventurez - Off-Roader
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Cool! I'm interested in what you come up with!
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- bartonmd
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Interesting... this will make trailer queen #2!
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Exhaust is on the passenger side, lots of lift needed to clear a more centered chevy diff under the oil pan, low pinion, short front driveshaft with 300, etc, etc. Plan well, build once.
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That's going to be alot more lift then even I have and I have tons on mine.
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Rear sump oil pan?
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Nice
they've always worked for me.
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Rear sump pan, that's my next fab project...
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chevycrew - Veteran
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easy guys Im taking the exhaust from the manifold straight 90 out the inner fender well and down the outside of the frame. And thanks chevycrew Im going with the 52" chevy springs also
- pearl4x4
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Ive been thinking I have to build my own oil pan. has anyone found a rear sump?
- pearl4x4
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And FYI no trailer queen.
- pearl4x4
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If you run the exhaust outside the frame your passenger front tire will rub on the exhaust when turning to the right.
Yes rear sumps are available, last I heard, neighborhood of $600.
52" springs will work well, just have to build your lift into the hangers, depending on the tire size you want to run.
Yes rear sumps are available, last I heard, neighborhood of $600.
52" springs will work well, just have to build your lift into the hangers, depending on the tire size you want to run.
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chevycrew - Veteran
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yeah the exhaust thing is really becoming a headache
- pearl4x4
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anyone know were to get the pickup for going to a rear sump?
- pearl4x4
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Exhaust: Thats why the 3 of us here that have SAS are all drivers drop...
Pickup: Make it.
Pickup: Make it.
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Also on the pan, I will find out what the flange cost will be let you know. Since it will already be programmed in to cut.
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chevycrew - Veteran
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I have a very limited exhaust its great to be on a trailer where are you located that you are going to get this to pass inspection?
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Pics or it isn't happening.
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I want to see some axles. We all doubted steve then there were photos
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