I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 Z71 and I thought at one time id have a 3" leveling, 3" body, and 6" suspension lift on 37's to make it 12" In the front and 10" in the rear but now im considering just puting a Dana 60 under it, ive seen it done before but if i get the Axle is there any kits that I can get already ready? or would I have to fab some up myself? Im really Considering this swap, I like straight axles so much better than IFS, another thing is if i did do the swap would i have to get a heavier duty Transfer case for the Dana 60? I need all the information possible for this, I have no clue where to start so please help me out!
Thanks,
Blake

 

Chevy SAS Conversion Kits: 2001 - 2007 1500 4wd - Solid Axle Conversions

should do it for ya

 

Kit looks pretty straight forward http://www.offroaddirect.com/install/SAS004.pdf

 

so if i bought that, that would take care of just the mounts for front leaf springs, what leaf springs should I buy to have a 10" lift? I would need to get some for the rear too so what would i get for it? also should i get the Dana 60? or 44? and what about the sway bar? sorry for all the questions im just puting together a list of parts so i know what my price will be around.

 

Usual price for a SAS is between $10k-15k

Of course it can be done cheaper, but at a shop-drop it off stock and pick it up done- that's what you are gonna be.

Doing it yourself is of course much cheaper. But it is rather labor intensive.

 

Id definitely do it myself, I do everything mechanical myself, Im a mechanic just starting out but I want somethin not to many people have and that's100% custom basically