2wd Chevy 3/4 ton to 4x4 with 1 ton axles

[78stepsideUAK10]

Got the transfer case in with no cutting

I can't shift it though, so I'll have to cut one for that

And this is a first for Florida, I only have a front driver shaft , most trucks down here haven't had one in years

My floor also turned out to be in very good condition

The wheels will be bronze. I took a pic of a wheel that I sprayed a small section but you cant really see it that good.

[78stepsideUAK10]

For bead locks I don't think You can beat this price

40 per wheel

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bead-L...Wheel,170.html

[spidr]

Are those like 12 ga stamped sprint car beadlocks? I wouldn't run them on anything 4x4 personally, especially when you can get them for around $50 per wheel on the board here.

[78stepsideUAK10]

Yeah something like that, I was just thinking those would balance better than heavy 1/4" steel

I'm looking into rim stiffeners also, I have reverse centers so I wouldn't benefit too much with bead locks. I think they are probably my best bet

[spidr]

On a big Interco bias balance is not going to happen well regardless of the beadlock. A 1/4 thick lock will likely balance just as well really though since it's a balanced pattern all the way around. It's the tire that doesn't balance. If it bothers you, fill it with airsoft or golf balls and call them good.

[78stepsideUAK10]

I ordered a hydro cylinder today

1.5"x8 with a 1" rod, pretty beefy

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HYDRAULIC-CY...ayphotohosting

[Elvis38]

[QUOTE=78stepsideUAK10;9685053]For bead locks I don't think You can beat this price

40 per wheel

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bead-L...Wheel,170.html[/QUOTE

I wouldn't run those. Circle track guys around here fuck'em up all the time, even on the shit boxes and Modifieds. Lightwieght- yes, Strong and what you need -no.

[78stepsideUAK10]

Yeah I'm just gonna get rim stiffners

Specifically these

[78stepsideUAK10]

I'm the proud new owner of a harbor freight pipe bender

I'll do the back tube half with poo pipe

[Elvis38]

Originally Posted by 78stepsideUAK10

Yeah I'm just gonna get rim stiffners

Specifically these

Don't those go on the bead that your supposed to weld the beadlock too. Or do those sit inside and leave room for the beadlock? I'm thinkin either non beadlock wheels or H-1 style wheels.

[78stepsideUAK10]

Non bead locks

[78stepsideUAK10]

[78stepsideUAK10]

Poop pipe

[78stepsideUAK10]

The rear is going to go up a little bit and the front will be lowered some

I'm not sure what I want to do to the front bumper yet either, either a stinger and the two supports or something pre runnerish like this





Heres the stinger

[78stepsideUAK10]

Bought these lowering shackles on ebay

Can't go wrong for 45 bucks, the bushings alone will cost me like 20 bucks

I'll probably box them

[afroman006]

I have been running the janky looking Beltech "lowering" shackles in the "flipped" orientation on my trail rig for the last 4 years and have had no problems at all with them. They seem thin and cheap at a glance but hey, they've held up just fine and I havent done any extra bracing on em.

[78stepsideUAK10]

Got them today

A little thicker than 1/8"

Around 6.25" eye to eye

[RedZeppelinXJ]

great build! that is up there on my list of projects (its a long list tho) i already have the '86 2wd 1/2 ton burban 350/TH350 and nice body, and a 2wd '86 3/4 ton burban 454/TH400 thats rusty as hell but has a big motor......all i need is my 4x4 parts, time, money, and knowledge!

once again great build dude!

[afroman006]

I know you're well past this point but hacking the floor to move the t-case up would probably be worth the effort. I clocked the shit out of my case but quite a bit of clearance can be gained with an unclocked case too. My truck was previously a 2wd too.

[78stepsideUAK10]

I think I'm going to go to an np241 and I'll need to clock it up so rocks cant get to it.


I've got some more crap done though, not much though, I've been lazy. Mostly stuff you can't see, like transmission cooler, wiring, alternator, power steering, brakelines

Here is the ride height after the shackles, the angle is perfect now

I think I'm gonna try to pull a leaf out to lower the front

EDIT: I need to get more bronze paint also

[Black06]

looks good so far


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[78stepsideUAK10]

I made the rear d shaft and mounted rear shocks, my front shock towers will be here probably tomorrow.

[78stepsideUAK10]

Front shock on, I'll do the other side tomorrow.

Then I'll make my square dshaft

[whiskeydented]

Originally Posted by afroman006

I know you're well past this point but hacking the floor to move the t-case up would probably be worth the effort. I clocked the shit out of my case but quite a bit of clearance can be gained with an unclocked case too. My truck was previously a 2wd too.

Where did you get the brake for the 205?

[LegendKiller89]

Man I like it.