So I have a ecsb 99 Sierra- I bought a 2001 Denali XL yesterday for cheap.

I have traction issues in the 99 and I think I **** the trans out today. So I'm thinking crazy - I have a lq9 in my shop put a 80e behind it and convert my truck to awd- using the Denali parts

Bad idea? Why is that? Awd Sierra

 

<p>Are you talking a 2wd to awd? &nbsp;If so the frames are different...</p>

 

Yes 2wd to 4wd
Damn that sucks

 

How much of a difference? Bolt holes/stabilizers ? Mounting things? Metal fab work no biggie

 

The front is completely different as in you would have to graph the front frame section on.

 

Thanks for the insite - Damn didn't think it was that different

 

2X4 and 4x4 frames are complete different up front.

2x4 uses a coil spring in a bucket with stamped lower arm and rack and pinion.

4x4 Uses torsion bars so it doesn't need that space for the coil. It also uses a cast steel lower arm and a steering box with drag link set up.

 

true about the steering and suspension, I was aware of that I was thinking more issues maybe holding the diff up front and cross members

the denali is whole and driveable- would it be easy to swap over with fab skills

 

MORTIZ did just that with a reg cab on a Denali frame. But I think even he ditched that and went with a 4X4 REG truck.

 

I think he had to move 1 or 2 mounts. I don't remember. Here is his build thread.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-build-523842/