gmc savana 4x4 conversion build

[Luke928]

Its been a long time since the last time I've posted anything but here's my van. 98 gmc savana 3500. Im building this myself and using a front axle from a 79 f150 dana 44 hp with 79 f250 spindles hubs and brakes. Along with a np241 t case from a 95 chevy k2500. So far there's lots of cutting and welding.

Ill get some pics posted soon.

 

[Luke928]

Pics

 

[Luke928]

Few more pics

 

[Luke928]

Engine cross member cut out and filled in with 3/16" plate.
Along with before and after of clearance for the diff

 

[Luke928]

I used a T-case cross member from a 95 chevy k2500 and made new mounts.

Also are the radius arms frame brackets

 

[Deshet]

Looks great so far.
I wish that I could do this type of stuff.
Are your components commonly used together or are you just using what you had?

I hope you didn't junk a good 1979 F150 4x4 to get those parts. That is on vehicle that I have never owned but still want.

Thanks

 

[Luke928]

I don't think anyone has used this combination of parts. And no worries about the parts. The 95 chevy k2500 was a rolling chassi and only bought the front axle, the guy i bought it from had i laying around.

 

[Len.Barron]

not much in the way of compression/up travel... why not just eliminate the crossmember completely? its only there for the lower control arm mounting..

 

[malcolmzilla]

Super cool! Keep updating PLEASE.

IMO the GM powertrain is superior, and cheaper to build/replace, especially when you get into the "LS" style era.
My buddies AWD express beats my E250 clydesdale like a rented mule.