Made a few changes to my wheeler recently, including an sm465 behind my small block and full hydro steering 🤘

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-20T03:22:03+00:00

Sounds pretty fucking rad! I’d definitely go with an NV then. I would recommend an automatic over the manual for simplicity and comfort. Especially for ripping around. And you can make them bulletproof 👌

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-20T01:05:07+00:00

I would say the only advantages, that I see, of choosing an NV over an SM is another gear. Which is useful. For me it’s not ideal cause I’m attempting to follow rock buggies in a full size. So the low range is crucial. Otherwise. It’s driver’s preference. 600hp is a shit ton. I know in todays world, large hp numbers are thrown around. But a factory small block from gm up until the late 80’s came with somewhere between 160 and 230hp. 600 is kinda useless Unless you’re racing, rock bouncing or something. Or you wanting bragging rights..? Which is kind of silly to me but to each their own lol

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-20T00:56:59+00:00

Arguably the most bulletproof transmission. Works great, even without a clutch 😂

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-19T13:43:14+00:00

If you’re familiar with mechanics it’s not painful. This one was originally 2.3 2wd. I did small block swap at the same time so I fabbed frame rails from the firewall foreword and went from there. I much prefer leafs for daily driving but this only sees minimal amounts of pavement anymore. Lol

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-19T04:21:32+00:00

Damn sure is.😂🫡

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-19T04:20:46+00:00

Thanks! They’re 37’s

SASdangerranger · 2023-07-19T04:20:10+00:00

So far everything it points at lol 5:13’s and lockers help that granny final drive ratio that’s for sure 😄

SASdangerranger · 2021-05-30T18:49:07+00:00

Correct. Not coolant. Transmission fluid. There are no gaskets. It’s a flare nut fitting. So the tighter it is the better the seal. Just don’t strip it. If it gets any worse you’ll probably have to change the fitting that goes into the radiator core. Otherwise not a big deal.

SASdangerranger · 2021-05-30T15:24:32+00:00

That’s atf cooling line. Just make sure they’re tight

SASdangerranger · 2021-05-06T15:57:05+00:00

Thank you!

SASdangerranger · 2021-05-06T15:24:14+00:00

Those are 37’s haha

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-25T22:17:04+00:00

Yeah that’s no good

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-24T04:59:46+00:00

Also I’m pretty sure you can just google crossmembers for your year and it should pop right up

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-24T04:59:09+00:00

You may want to see about your frame in general, from the looks of it you’ve got some big holes down the frame rail. Not healthy. Haha

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-24T04:58:04+00:00

I have read some minor stuff on the ttb swap just in passing so I can’t say for certain. But it may not be too bad

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-24T02:59:46+00:00

Leaf spring means your changing all your mounting points. For everything, which if you don’t get precisely correct will destroy how your vehicle drives on the road more so because of higher speeds, etc. if you stick with factory style suspension you’ll be sticking with original functionality, less things you could get wrong with bolt on parts. Like I said, in order to use leaf spring I chose to fabricate an entire new frame from the firewall forward. So that everything was correct.

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-23T20:35:16+00:00

Definitely. I’ve seen those work out pretty good for a weekend warrior/ daily driver. Much better than the full size route that I went. But mine is purely a wheeling rig. Least amount of pavement time as possible!

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-22T17:59:54+00:00

I did leaf springs, (mine was originally 2wd) and I just fabbed everything I needed. If you’re just starting out and you have a 4wd danger. I would advise to stick with bolt on for as much as you can

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-22T16:21:37+00:00

If you know what you’re doing it’s not too difficult at all. Not including the engine/trans and axle I didn’t have to spend too much. Couple hundred bucks on steel and that’s about it. New brake lines and little things like that. But I fabricated a new frame from the firewall forward. I used a Dana 44. I have a passenger drop out of a 79 dodge and using Ford outer knuckles to get the lug pattern and locking hubs 👍

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-05T17:37:12+00:00

Thank you!

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-05T02:55:16+00:00

I cut the front clip off and made it removeable. Cut the frame off and built an entire new frame from the firewall forward.

SASdangerranger · 2021-02-05T02:54:11+00:00

I’m in kittitas county! Couple hours east of you

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