I have a '69 4x4 Suburban that I am fixing up a little at a time. It is the ol'Lady's daily driver so we get a lot of highway miles; so the higher the gears the better. This is our light duty camping rig also, so that is the only time the 4x4 even gets close to a work out, because that's the only time its driven in 4x4 unless it is snowy or icy weather. Currently it has a 350/sm465/205 and I think 373 gears. It has the old closed style first generation axles with drum brakes all the way around. I would like to swap to disc front brakes and modern style axles but have not been able to find a list of vehicles whose axles would swap with my 1969 K10 (?73-87-91?). If you have a Hollanders manual or something like it or know of a list of axles that would fit, and perhaps what parts I might need for the retro fit, or even a good 4x4 website that has a tech section on this swap I would appreciate knowing about it. Ideally, after getting away from the front drum brakes, and perhaps some new 307 gears I'll start hunting a NV4500 or a 6 speed that will work to improve the highway driving. I see a lot of guys building Dana 60 and 70 axles for their 4x4s, but I don't need the heavy duty, so maybe I can find a cheap set of take offs if I new what to look for!!! thanks

 

I will be honest I am not sure what exactly you would need How ever Have you tried looking on www.Pirate4x4.com ???? check the tech section first. if you cant find your set up there go into the buliten board area and do a search there... alot of do it your self kinda guys on that sites. Great budget build project Idea's too...

I am Not sure what axle set up came on your rig. I hope the Links help

http://pirate4x4.com/tech/

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/