2wd to 4wd conversion almost finished! Lots of pics

[aggieman]

Start of by saying I don't frequently post or comment on here but always stock all the good info. Hopefully this will help others who are thinking on doing something similar. I started off with a 1996 c1500 ext cab. I have since put in a SFA and am in the process of hooking up the 4wd. I didn't just buy another truck because I love this one, the engine was recently rebuilt and the body is straight as an arrow. any how here are some pics of the progression its come through. Not to much tech here but I'm open to any suggestions or willing to help answer any questions.

How it started: 4" rc spindle lift and 33s

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Picked up a pair of 10 bolt axles and did a complete rebuild front and back:

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Mocked up springs to measure for custom bent 5/8 u-bolts:

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Got the axle down on rollers:

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IFS tore out and leaf springs hung:

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Picked up a set of 17x10 welds and 35" mud graps for cheap:

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Everything tacked together, lots of grinding and cutting left:

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on her own two feet:

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First trip out of the garage:

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Couple of completed 2wd pics:

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New coopers and finished product for now til 4wd is hooked up:

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I'll update when I get some more info on my 4wd. I will probably end up buying a 4wd 4l60e and running a p-drop transfer case.

 

[aggieman]

Little tech on it:
Brackets-Sky Manu.
Steering-Sky Manu.
Knuckle-Reid Racing Flat top
Lift Front-4" superlift springs, 3" brackets, and zero rate
Rear-4" block and RC AAl
Also had to reroute exhaust and modify a crossmember and coil buckets

 

[TylerZ281500]

final cost!?

 

[aggieman]

3300 with rims and tires included

 

[phule]

Nice job!!!!! How many hours you think you have into it?

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[TylerZ281500]

next order of business is tcase like you said online right?

 

[aggieman]

well it took me 21 days from start to finish. that was while going to school and working 30 hour weeks. so probably like 40 work hours or so

 

[chevyman98]

Nice. What kit did you use or did you?

 

[95C1500]

trucks looks.....

selling your old lift?

 

[aggieman]

yea all the parts used is up in post 2

Nice. What kit did you use or did you?