ok I broke my chev out wheeling big time so I take out the 96 dodge deisel tow vwhicle instead. to make a long story short the thing is awsome off road, nice to drive and so I get the idea to wheel it more.
problem is my off road tires are 44's. I think with a 3 inch body lift, 2 inch leveling kit, dropped bumpstops and a lot of fender trimming I can fit em.
the question is would you do it? I'd like to hear from people who have made similar commitments and do you regret it?

single cab or not? If yes, then I'd consider it. But get a real lift for it, that'll flex, not just a body lift and leveling kit.

Fix your trail rig. If you wheel your tow vehicle, it won't be long until it goes boom too. That is how people end up with a backyard full of broken sh*t. Fix your trail rig, it will be cheaper/smarter in the end.

Originally posted by Flipper
Fix your trail rig. If you wheel your tow vehicle, it won't be long until it goes boom too. That is how people end up with a backyard full of boken sh*t. Fix your trail rig, it will be cheaper/smarter in the end.

agreed, expecially sense no vehicle is reall equiped from the factory to run 44's even if its a one ton I would bet you smok a tranny or clutch sooner then later. Fix your trail rig after all it is your trail rig.

front axle failure was a given its only a light duty 60. the t-case may also go.
the rest of it is bulletproof. 13 inch clutch nv4500, dana80

yes its a single cab, plans would include shortening the wheelbase some for manuverability.

FIX THE TRAIL RIG
WHAT ARE YOU :smokin: :question:

Body lifts on diesel vehicles are a lot of trouble because of the intercooler and air flow passages. It is a strictly custom deal.

Fix that bad Chevy. That thing is pretty hardcore:cool:

the body lift is no big deal, my brother just did it to his 99 dodge diesel. but i promise the best way to fawk up a tow rig is lift it. just fix your trail rig . thats my 2 cents mike

yeah probably right, damm I have a lot of work cut out for me.
anyone know how hard it is to convert a th4002wd to fit a np205?

Dunno about adapting to a 205, but Novak (http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/th400.htm) might provide some basic info for ya. It looks like their Dana 18/20 and Dana 300 adapter kits include a new output and require disassembly of the tranny. If I read correctly, it doesn't matter whether it's a 2 or 4 drive tranny.

Originally posted by Flipper
Fix your trail rig. If you wheel your tow vehicle, it won't be long until it goes boom too. That is how people end up with a backyard full of boken sh*t. Fix your trail rig, it will be cheaper/smarter in the end.



Well said...........if you wheeled you dd you would have nothing to cruise the mall parking lot with when you break next time:D

It sucks not to be able to wheel because your sh*t is broken. It really sucks to tear up your daily transportation.

I learned the hard way why people have trail only rigs that ride on trailers......but I did learn. I now have a play toy and a trailer. If shit goes wrong, I get dragged back to the trailer, load up, go home and get ready for work on Monday.