which front axle should i use?

[smurph20]

Instead of changin all the axle stuff around to match the t-case why not just change the t-case to a chevy side drop and then yhou can use easily avaliable chevy axles. I think Hotrod could help me on this but a NP208 i think will bolt to the newer t-case adapters.

 

[bucket]

Instead of changin all the axle stuff around to match the t-case why not just change the t-case to a chevy side drop and then yhou can use easily avaliable chevy axles. I think Hotrod could help me on this but a NP208 i think will bolt to the newer t-case adapters.

I agree, just swap the t-case and run a garden variety Chevy front axle. The '89-'91 Burb/Blazer NP241 will have the output for electric speedo and bolt right to the adapter that's already on the 4L60E.

 

[Joshua8336]

I agree, just swap the t-case and run a garden variety Chevy front axle. The '89-'91 Burb/Blazer NP241 will have the output for electric speedo and bolt right to the adapter that's already on the 4L60E.

i wanted to be the first square guy to use a ls motor transmission, and transfer case. but guess it's too much work to do. so i'll snag some dana's from a older chevy and buy an adapter to run the 89+ transfercase on the rear of the 4l60e? i will figure out a way to run the ls motor transmission and transfercase one day, i'll hold myself to it.

 

[bucket]

Don't think of it as an "LS transfer case" because it really has nothing to do with being behind an LS motor. It has everything to do with being in a newer body style truck. Not better, just different.

Your current adapter should work, because GM went with the standard "round 6 bolt" pattern back in the 80's. Worst case, the T-case is not clocked right and you have to buy or make a clocking ring. I doubt it though. Chances are good the t-case will sit just right, or up a little higher but that won't matter since you plan on a body lift.

 

[Joshua8336]

Don't think of it as an "LS transfer case" because it really has nothing to do with being behind an LS motor. It has everything to do with being in a newer body style truck. Not better, just different.

Your current adapter should work, because GM went with the standard "round 6 bolt" pattern back in the 80's. Worst case, the T-case is not clocked right and you have to buy or make a clocking ring. I doubt it though. Chances are good the t-case will sit just right, or up a little higher but that won't matter since you plan on a body lift.

thanks guys! one last question, which chevy transfer case is best, electronics aren't an issue because i can use the dakota digital vss buffer box to get my speedo working.

 

[crazy4offroad]

NP205 is the best of the best. NP241 might be the best choice for what you're doing though.

 

[HotRodPC]

Just a warning here. I'm about to close this thread down. I'm seeing the dirty 4 letter F word used a bit to often here.

 

[Joshua8336]

Just a warning here. I'm about to close this thread down. I'm seeing the dirty 4 letter F word used a bit to often here.

you must be reffering to Found on road Dead?

 

[HotRodPC]

you must be reffering to Found on road Dead?

That would be correct !!! What the **** else would I be speaking of???


Believe it or not, I try not to use ^^^^ that word in print often either, but it fit here.

 

[Joshua8336]

That would be correct !!! What the **** else would I be speaking of???


Believe it or not, I try not to use ^^^^ that word in print often either, but it fit here.

you'd really close a thread for using found on road dead?

 

[HotRodPC]

NO, I've never closed a thread here. Been a couple that were not good for the forum, and I deleted the threads, but NO, it's the humor factor is only reason I mentioned it. Some of us don't care for the other brands, some of have the have the other brands, I am one, that still has a F$RD.

 

[GreaseDog]

Probably alot easier to find the 78/79 f250 dana 44 front than it is to find the ultra rare 90/91 burb and blazer 241. They are out there, but they are not at all easy to find. I'll setup you one for $500 with a slip yoke eliminator and a high angle driveline cv flange rear output.

 

[nvrenuf]

Probably alot easier to find the 78/79 f250 dana 44 front than it is to find the ultra rare 90/91 burb and blazer 241. They are out there, but they are not at all easy to find. I'll setup you one for $500 with a slip yoke eliminator and a high angle driveline cv flange rear output.

Winner Winner, chicken dinner!

78 & 79 Fords (only) have the same spring perch width so these leaf sprung axles are a direct bolt in to a Chevy. Add crossover steering and it's so easy a caveman could do it.

 

[HotRodPC]

Winner Winner, chicken dinner!

78 & 79 Fords (only) have the same spring perch width so these leaf sprung axles are a direct bolt in to a Chevy. Add crossover steering and it's so easy DAVE could do it.

WOW, didn't know that. Awesome info.

Oh, and I fixed that up there in yer quote for ya !!!

 

[GreaseDog]

WOW, didn't know that. Awesome info.

Oh, and I fixed that up there in yer quote for ya !!!

Yup, my 80 k2500 chassis its getting a ford 44 to mate the gmt400 drivetrain it is getting.