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I used the search and didn't find anything so i thought i would ask. So i had a crazy idea, I'm gonna swap the (blown) 4.3 out of my 98 GMC c1500 for a 5.3 and i was just try to get a salvage truck for cheap and after reading the 4WD to AWD thread i was wondering how hard it it would be to convert a 2wd to AWD using the 4x4 parts out of the salvage truck (plus whatever parts i would need to buy)? Thanks for any thoughts and or tips about anything.
Pm lq9_z71 he's the transmission and awd guru.
Id message Zeake his set up is the sticky.
Ive built 3 rcsb awd trucks and working on a 4th. If ur wanting to do a build easiest way is start with a 4x4 platform. As the frame on the 2wd is diff. Although can b done via cutting and welding. Not recommended. Just get 4wd to start with.
Thanks for the advice, the truck i want to do this to is sentimental so wouldn't want to ditch it for one that's already 4x4.Quote:
Originally Posted by LQ9_Z71
4wd frame is option
^^^^ this is more of what i was trying say either get 4wd truck or swap frame. Lol.
O, haha I didnt think of that. I'll have to look into frames, i'm assuming there is a year range were the frames were the same. Any idea what that is?Quote:
Originally Posted by LQ9_Z71
I beilieve the 88-98 pickup frams are same just have to use ur fuel and wiring if u use a 88-95. Cause the 95-98 have the vortec engines which have diff injection system and fuel system.
Does any know which modls have the same frame as the 98 1500 longbed? (like does the crew cap and longbed have the same frame?)