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b_rine · 05-20-2009, 05:15 AM

Anyone seen a solid axle swap on a newer silverado? I have a 2007 Silverado 1500. I have the 3 year 36k warranty and when its up (7000 miles) I am probably gonna do a conversion on it. Anyone seen this done before any direction?

glenns89 · 05-20-2009, 02:48 PM

I would try searching around here. I know there are some sas threads around. Not sure about that new but it should be the same.

confederate muscle · 05-20-2009, 03:03 PM

here ya go...only thing is its a 2500hd. dont know that there is a kit for your application. I ordered my front brackets from ORU and the rest i did myself.

I have more but that gives you an idea. If the rear tires seem froward to you, its just the angle....i checked and double checked it and it has a zero rate to offset the rear shackle flip. Its just the pic.

good luck

widmayer123 · 05-20-2009, 06:47 PM

Go Here----->http://www.midwestern4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224

silverblaze · 05-20-2009, 08:36 PM

wtf is midwestern 4x4? a pirate 4X4 ripoff? they no let me look at the pictures.

Flatline's Up! · 05-21-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverblaze

wtf is midwestern 4x4? a pirate 4X4 ripoff? they no let me look at the pictures.

bwhaahaha... so pirate is the only forum that can have 4x4 in their name, or are they the only 4x4 related forum allowed on the entire internet?

lol...

man, really.

Q101ATFD · 05-26-2009, 07:37 PM

I don't know of any companies that offer a SAS for 1/2 ton NBS Chevrolets... With time, they will appear and trickle down from the 3/4 ton side. I think what's holding things up is the fact that the 1/2 tons now have struts, so the front end frame is no longer the same as the 3/4 ton+ trucks.

supersize75k5 · 05-27-2009, 02:42 AM

sell the truck and buy a 2500hd

Thompson85k5 · 05-27-2009, 02:56 AM

I looked into doing this for a buddy of mine. Talked to a couple of companies and they told me the frames were to thin to support the weight of a D60 on the 1500's. They all told me the same thing... way too much welding/plating involved to make a reliable/safe kit. Good luck!!!

trkklr77 · 05-27-2009, 10:01 AM

uhh, the axle supports the frame not the other way around chief.

Satan's Chariot · 05-27-2009, 10:11 AM

You will also have to change steering setups. Stock the use rack and pinion.

I'm guessing it is a new body style, not a classic.

the_white_shadow · 05-27-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by confederate muscle

here ya go...only thing is its a 2500hd. dont know that there is a kit for your application. I ordered my front brackets from ORU and the rest i did myself.

I have more but that gives you an idea. If the rear tires seem froward to you, its just the angle....i checked and double checked it and it has a zero rate to offset the rear shackle flip. Its just the pic.

good luck

Grant, you need some bigger meats.

This is Alex by the way.

Thompson85k5 · 05-27-2009, 08:08 PM

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trkklr77 uhh, the axle supports the frame not the other way around chief.

Yep you are correct. Then the first time you max out the suspension, twist it up, or lets say send the truck sky high you land on nothing but your bumper and oil pan, how much of the frame will your axle be supporting then? This is in ref to kits. Not to say it cant be done.

trkklr77 · 05-27-2009, 09:50 PM

any one who jumps a straigh axle is a fucking moron.

ok, lets say you do swap in solid axle, so are saying that you cant do a d60 and flex twist up but its ok with a d44?

trkklr77 · 05-27-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thompson85k5

Nope, sounds like you’re a pussy. I can tell you that I have had my k5 off the ground on pavement, sand, and mud. Yep, it cost money almost every time I do it, and yes I can tell you the next day I feel like a moron for doing so, but you build it to abuse it.

i dont know about you but i prefer not busting my frame and spindles and i like to keep my straight axles straight not \_/

Suburbiangiant · 05-28-2009, 01:28 PM

Offroad Direct lists a kit for the HD and the 1500 up to 2006. They have one kit that says 2001-2007, but I think it's a typo.

http://www.offroaddirect.com/products.htm

05-20-2009, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
b_rine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120434 Posts: 133	Sas Anyone seen a solid axle swap on a newer silverado? I have a 2007 Silverado 1500. I have the 3 year 36k warranty and when its up (7000 miles) I am probably gonna do a conversion on it. Anyone seen this done before any direction?

05-20-2009, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
glenns89 Mr Mom Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94897 Location: rancho cucamonga, so cal Posts: 1,595	I would try searching around here. I know there are some sas threads around. Not sure about that new but it should be the same. __________________ 89 jimmy D60/ff14bolt/400/203/205. Detroit rear, open front for now.

05-20-2009, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
widmayer123 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73492 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 688	Go Here----->http://www.midwestern4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224 __________________ 88 Sub, 6" Lift 44F,14R Olive drab, 37" Military OZ's On Stazworks H1's

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silverblaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94661 Location: kelso, wa. Posts: 37	wtf is midwestern 4x4? a pirate 4X4 ripoff? they no let me look at the pictures. __________________ don't take life to serious, nobody gets out alive!

05-27-2009, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,207	uhh, the axle supports the frame not the other way around chief. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

05-20-2009, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
confederate muscle Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42023 Posts: 511	here ya go...only thing is its a 2500hd. dont know that there is a kit for your application. I ordered my front brackets from ORU and the rest i did myself. I have more but that gives you an idea. If the rear tires seem froward to you, its just the angle....i checked and double checked it and it has a zero rate to offset the rear shackle flip. Its just the pic. good luck

05-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Q101ATFD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106696 Posts: 4	I don't know of any companies that offer a SAS for 1/2 ton NBS Chevrolets... With time, they will appear and trickle down from the 3/4 ton side. I think what's holding things up is the fact that the 1/2 tons now have struts, so the front end frame is no longer the same as the 3/4 ton+ trucks.

05-27-2009, 02:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
supersize75k5 Rock God Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29341 Location: gilbert az Posts: 1,660	sell the truck and buy a 2500hd

05-27-2009, 02:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thompson85k5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130963 Location: Ohio Posts: 94	I looked into doing this for a buddy of mine. Talked to a couple of companies and they told me the frames were to thin to support the weight of a D60 on the 1500's. They all told me the same thing... way too much welding/plating involved to make a reliable/safe kit. Good luck!!!

05-27-2009, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Satan's Chariot KILL 'EM ALL Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61919 Location: San Marcos, Texas Posts: 74	You will also have to change steering setups. Stock the use rack and pinion. I'm guessing it is a new body style, not a classic. __________________ 2006 Dodge Cummins 4x4 G56 3 Link long arms, 40" Kevlar MT/R's and engine stuff 1984 K10, 305 that won't die, 700, 208, Rockwells and 46's Last edited by Satan's Chariot; 05-27-2009 at 10:12 AM.

05-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,207	any one who jumps a straigh axle is a fucking moron. ok, lets say you do swap in solid axle, so are saying that you cant do a d60 and flex twist up but its ok with a d44? __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

05-28-2009, 01:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Suburbiangiant Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 136410 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 184	Offroad Direct lists a kit for the HD and the 1500 up to 2006. They have one kit that says 2001-2007, but I think it's a typo. http://www.offroaddirect.com/products.htm

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