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gr8one · 04-21-2008, 04:04 AM

i have a rockwell 211 independent transfer case, im doing a sas on my 97 crew cab. i used front spring hangers from a 78 ford f250 and the rear spring hangers. and i used 2003 f350 superduty 4" lift leaf springs. here is a before and what i have done so far.

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toomanytoyz · 04-21-2008, 04:18 AM

Really like your Build, Great way you went about doing it. I 1st saw your post in Storm Chaser's thread & meant to compliment you on it then, this actually worked better for you to do your own Build thread for us to follow along with...........

What all do you have planned for the Truck Build???

Rick

*FormerMember* · 04-21-2008, 04:41 AM

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gr8one · 04-21-2008, 04:59 AM

the front spring hangers will be weld to under the frame horns.

gr8one · 04-21-2008, 05:02 AM

by the way this is a 2wd converison i have done many of 4wd converisons, so i thought i would convert my 2wd to 4wd.

*FormerMember* · 04-21-2008, 06:24 AM

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gr8one · 04-21-2008, 03:37 PM

no the front hangers are front f250 hangers attached to the spring in the rear is the rear spring hangers from the rearend from the same f250. it is 8:55 a.m here in Fl i will be installing the frod 1/2 ton crossover steering on it today. will post pics later.

msgross · 04-21-2008, 04:16 PM

looks like your getting plenty of lift too... what the plans for the rear/?

gr8one · 04-21-2008, 04:32 PM

i might use a block lift and level the truck. or i might have some springs made by tampa spring.

1969 GMC · 04-21-2008, 04:40 PM

cool project, except i'd keep my eyes open to find a better t-case.

*FormerMember* · 04-21-2008, 07:24 PM

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gr8one · 04-21-2008, 10:14 PM

im using a rockwell 221 transfer case.

b454rat · 04-21-2008, 11:48 PM

Looks like the axle is back a couple inchs....looks good tho..

gr8one · 04-27-2008, 11:47 PM

i have finished the swap and made a 200 mile road trip on it today i will post pics later today or tomorrow.

gr8one · 04-29-2008, 01:52 AM

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if you have any questions just ask.

msgross · 04-29-2008, 03:07 AM

any pics of the TC and drivetrain setup....

gr8one · 04-29-2008, 03:23 AM

the transfer case is a independent rockwell 221 out of a 1967 suburban, im building the cross member. wifes 98 gmc z71 blowed head gasket yesterday.

b454rat · 05-20-2008, 07:36 AM

Haven't seen this post in awhile, but that turned out pretty sweet. Have anymore pics of the mounts?? About how much lift did you get overall??? I want to do a small SAS, trying to get some ideas....

gr8one · 05-21-2008, 12:35 AM

at first i had 4" overstock springs which gave me 10" of lift. i removed the 4" overstock and put the stock springs on it. 6" of lift with the factor springs. drives as good as it did before. which pics do you want to see. i can get the pics for you.

gr8one · 05-21-2008, 12:38 AM

look at the wheel well you can see how much lift.
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*FormerMember* · 05-21-2008, 12:52 AM

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Pyrotechnic · 05-21-2008, 02:00 AM

Nice build! Looks great with the solid axle up front.

04-21-2008, 04:04 AM	#1
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	cheap straight axle swap late model i have a rockwell 211 independent transfer case, im doing a sas on my 97 crew cab. i used front spring hangers from a 78 ford f250 and the rear spring hangers. and i used 2003 f350 superduty 4" lift leaf springs. here is a before and what i have done so far.

04-21-2008, 04:18 AM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model Really like your Build, Great way you went about doing it. I 1st saw your post in Storm Chaser's thread & meant to compliment you on it then, this actually worked better for you to do your own Build thread for us to follow along with........... What all do you have planned for the Truck Build??? Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

04-21-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 04:13 PM.

04-21-2008, 04:59 AM	#4
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model the front spring hangers will be weld to under the frame horns.

04-21-2008, 05:02 AM	#5
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model by the way this is a 2wd converison i have done many of 4wd converisons, so i thought i would convert my 2wd to 4wd.

04-21-2008, 06:24 AM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 04:12 PM.

04-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model no the front hangers are front f250 hangers attached to the spring in the rear is the rear spring hangers from the rearend from the same f250. it is 8:55 a.m here in Fl i will be installing the frod 1/2 ton crossover steering on it today. will post pics later.

04-21-2008, 04:16 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model looks like your getting plenty of lift too... what the plans for the rear/? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-21-2008, 04:32 PM	#9
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model i might use a block lift and level the truck. or i might have some springs made by tampa spring.

04-21-2008, 04:40 PM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model cool project, except i'd keep my eyes open to find a better t-case. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 04:12 PM.

04-21-2008, 10:14 PM	#12
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model im using a rockwell 221 transfer case.

04-21-2008, 11:48 PM	#13
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model Looks like the axle is back a couple inchs....looks good tho.. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-27-2008, 11:47 PM	#14
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model i have finished the swap and made a 200 mile road trip on it today i will post pics later today or tomorrow.

04-29-2008, 01:52 AM	#15
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model before and after if you have any questions just ask.



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04-29-2008, 03:07 AM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model any pics of the TC and drivetrain setup.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-29-2008, 03:23 AM	#17
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model the transfer case is a independent rockwell 221 out of a 1967 suburban, im building the cross member. wifes 98 gmc z71 blowed head gasket yesterday.

05-20-2008, 07:36 AM	#18
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model Haven't seen this post in awhile, but that turned out pretty sweet. Have anymore pics of the mounts?? About how much lift did you get overall??? I want to do a small SAS, trying to get some ideas.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

05-21-2008, 12:35 AM	#19
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model at first i had 4" overstock springs which gave me 10" of lift. i removed the 4" overstock and put the stock springs on it. 6" of lift with the factor springs. drives as good as it did before. which pics do you want to see. i can get the pics for you.

05-21-2008, 12:38 AM	#20
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model look at the wheel well you can see how much lift. before and after.

05-21-2008, 12:52 AM	#21
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 04:12 PM.

05-21-2008, 02:00 AM	#22
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: cheap straight axle swap late model Nice build! Looks great with the solid axle up front.

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