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    Quick question regarding u bolts and a 14 bolt swap

    I’m swapping a 14 bolt in and it’s well documented. I know I need a conversion u joint. I have one on order. What I need to know is regarding the u bolts. The thicker axle tubes mean I need new u bolts and the plates. I bought a rear axle from a source through my work. I isn’t coming with...
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    Upgrade from jn3 brakes?

    I had a separate thread but figured this was the way to go. I have a 89 k1500. I’ll be upgrading to hydroboost and a 1.25” master cylinder. I’ll also be upgrading the rear end from the 10 bolt to a 14 bolt. Apparently I have the jn3 rotors and calipers. I measured the rotors and they’re...
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    Another hydroboost conversion question

    89 k1500. I have a hydroboost and master from a 94 k2500 going on. Waiting on the pedals because the place I got my nv4500 forgot them. - Do I need to swap out the Saginaw for one from a k2500/3500? I looked at one and it appeared larger than what’s on my 1500? Maybe perspective was messing...
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    Np241 to 32 spline shaft

    Sorry for the multiple posts regarding somewhat related subjects. I have a 89 1500 I’m swapping a nv4500 for the 700r4. Yesterday I put an order in for a bw4401 but I realized there are some issues. The bw4401 is for an electric speedometer where my 89 is a mechanical speedometer. I...
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    I bought some led tail lights for my 89

    I bought and installed get the other day. Wanted something a bit brighter because of getting rear ended so I opted for these Amazon special led tail lights. What are your thoughts?
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    What manual transfer case to run with a nv4500?

    I have a 1989 k1500 with a manual transfer case. I know nothing about Chevy transfer cases. Can I retain my current one or do I need a new one? I’m swapping in a nv4500 out of a 1995 3500.
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    Nv4500 swap questions

    I bought a nv4500 from a 1995 3500 diesel. It’ll be swapped into my 1989 stepside 1500. - the small black and Chevy diesel bolt patterns are the same, correct? - Do the automatic floor boards have provisions for the manual transmissions or do I need to cut a hole in my floor pan? - I need a...
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    Another Ls/L94 swap questions

    I acquired a l94 motor I’m going to swap into my 89. I’ll be running a Holley terminator. Mild cam, DOD delete, stock heads, shorty headers, upgraded lifters, stock rotating assembly. I’m also swapping a 14 bolt to the rear for reliability over the 10 bolt. - What are the best motor mounts to...
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    With all the options for the front, what’s the strongest front axle/IFS setup for a 89 1500?

    Apparently I’m swapping in a 14 bolt 8 lug now that my rear end went boom after purchasing my first 89 Chevy truck. I need to address the front now. My truck is pretty much being overbuilt for overlanding but also to be my daily while my bronco is my fun toy. I have a Dana 60 kingpin...
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    First OBS

    This is my first OBS Chevy. Normally I dabbled in LS powered cars but the last couple of years I’ve been into trucks. I had a 2010 raptor with a 6.2 and whipple that I sold recently. I also have my 1996 bronco I went full Restomod on. Custom dash, repaint, 8 lug conversion ttb, zf5, built...

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