1985 c30 4x4 4 link

[nathanielbenitez]

I’m throwing the idea around of 4x4 swapping my 85 c30 the axles I have are aam dodge axles ( i part dodges out ) what all would I need to do to achieve this? Thanks

 

[nvrenuf]

Suspension plus a tcase.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

Main eye hangers, rear shackle mount hanger, rear shackles, 4wd engine crossmember, motor mount plates, transmission crossmember, driveshaft and conversion u joint, leaf springs, 4wd steering box and pitman arm and drag links(I doubt the new axle even has a steering arm mount on the knuckle) t case and shifter

You need a welder and grinder. I can't imagine the new dodge spring perches are anywhere close to a square.

 

[legopnuematic]

As mentioned, transfer case (and appropriate transmission/ output shaft). Dodges are drivers side drop, squares are passenger side drop.

A 241c drivers side drop would likely work as it will mate up to a GM transmission.

The dodge frames are boxed, squares are not, I’d think it would be wise to box or partially box a square frame around the control arm mounting areas. Since it would need to be fabbed anyways, may not be the worst idea to do long arms.

Exhaust routing would need to be considered, cross members, steering pitman arm, track bar mount, sway bar mounts, etc.

Since you say AAM I assume you part 03+ Dodges?