Been reading for a long time here and before on Yahoo! I've been in and out of trying a swap and now have decided it's time. Want something to haul the whole family (wife and 3 kids) so looking at SUV's, likely Chevy. Daily driver, weekend hunting/fishing/camping.
Found 2 Suburbans, both 3/4 ton 4x4, both reasonable price for a swap. One is an '85 the other a '93, both automatics and bodies in reasonable shape. Haven't gotten into gearing to see the difference, it appears the '85 has a 14 bolt/Dana 60 which should definitely hold up.
Two questions: Which would be easier to make the swap into? Which would you choose?
On the what if side, I have a rough 84 4Runner in the garage (solid front axle), 5 speed that I looked at a VW TDI conversion, but it doesn't give the power needed for my weekend warrior stuff (1500 lb boat and trailer, towing mulch in utility trailer, etc.) Should I consider this a 4bt candidate?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
Found 2 Suburbans, both 3/4 ton 4x4, both reasonable price for a swap. One is an '85 the other a '93, both automatics and bodies in reasonable shape. Haven't gotten into gearing to see the difference, it appears the '85 has a 14 bolt/Dana 60 which should definitely hold up.
Two questions: Which would be easier to make the swap into? Which would you choose?
On the what if side, I have a rough 84 4Runner in the garage (solid front axle), 5 speed that I looked at a VW TDI conversion, but it doesn't give the power needed for my weekend warrior stuff (1500 lb boat and trailer, towing mulch in utility trailer, etc.) Should I consider this a 4bt candidate?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.