david_veteran_chevy
Newbie
Hey everyone,
looking for some Advice or opinions
i have 2 GMC trucks
94 1/2 ton, short bed, 4x4, manual NV4500 with blown front axle
96 1 ton, parts truck, long bed, 4x4, automatic, blown transmission
idealy i wanted to do the 8 lug running gear under my short box frame, but searching around i see thats not possible, or atleast without alot of cutting and welding.
then i was thinking place my manual trans, and cab onto the long box frame, but that would require alot of time and work that i wouldnt particularly like to tackle at this time.
so im thinking the easiest thing i can do to get the short box truck going, is to swap out front axles.
can anyone tell me if the transfer cases/axles are the same from the shafts back? from 1/2 to 1 ton? from auto to manual?
or what would the more experienced guys on here do with whats provided?
looking for some Advice or opinions
i have 2 GMC trucks
94 1/2 ton, short bed, 4x4, manual NV4500 with blown front axle
96 1 ton, parts truck, long bed, 4x4, automatic, blown transmission
idealy i wanted to do the 8 lug running gear under my short box frame, but searching around i see thats not possible, or atleast without alot of cutting and welding.
then i was thinking place my manual trans, and cab onto the long box frame, but that would require alot of time and work that i wouldnt particularly like to tackle at this time.
so im thinking the easiest thing i can do to get the short box truck going, is to swap out front axles.
can anyone tell me if the transfer cases/axles are the same from the shafts back? from 1/2 to 1 ton? from auto to manual?
or what would the more experienced guys on here do with whats provided?