Awsome videos. You explain everything. Some stuff i do seams so simple too me i dont explain it... but you go into detail. Something i am going to do more of.
Tip of the day. Always clean the Dowells and put some mechanics glitter on them Before install. Use a big pair of channel locks to pull the E&T together. Works like a charm hope it helps.
Cool build! I did one of those for a customer a few years back. He loved it! Bye a quick trick when bolting up GM torque converters start with the oval bolt hole in the flex to start. Pull the converter forward and zap the bolt down and then the last 2. It makes it so you only have to spin the engine over once.
@@UglyTruckExperience I will be following you guys on the build. I’m always looking to learn an easier way to do something. In the last year I’ve swapped a 71 Z28 Camaro, 73 And 77 Caprice’s. Everyone of them had their own issue with the swap.
@@shawnreese2784 You're exactly right, they all have their little quirks. We have a couple other C10's lined up for LS swaps, and our 75 Camaro might make that list at some point.
@@UglyTruckExperience I will definitely watch the 75 Camaro. I have one of those in process right now. It’s getting a GTO LS2. I just had the subframe Powder coated and installed all the new Moog/CPP front suspension.
th-cam.com/video/UhRdAg2lhd4/w-d-xo.html Here is the video on the fuel pumps, and we should have another video on the fuel lines in the next week or so. Thanks for watching! 😊
Did the original 1985 transmission crossmember line up with the original holes in the frame once the tranny was mounted or did you have to drill new holes into the frame? Also, the 5.3L engine oil pan is deeper than the original 305/350 oil pan. Did you see any problem with the deep oil pan or would you suggest finding a shallower aftermarket engine oil pan?
The frame had to be drilled for its new spot. I would have preferred to use a lower profile pan but unfortunately we are always on a budget. We have another one coming up that we will put a shorter one on.
It's a sweet truck! This truck has been to our shop several times over the years, and we just did the u-joints a few months ago. I believe they're Spicer.
Thanks for your video. I am working on a 72 c10 with same motor and transmission. I was wondering what you used for a shift linkage to steering column and transmission hoses.
We have done the shifter linkage a couple different ways. It depends on how your exhaust is routed. On our 70 C10, we tucked the exhaust up a little higher, so we modified the steering column to go directly to the 4L60E shift cable. But on this 85, we dipped the exhaust down enough to use the original linkage. (Here's a link to Jerry explaining it: th-cam.com/video/TO7AwQB-2Z4/w-d-xo.html) We will have a video showing how we hook the original linkage to the 4L60E coming soon, as well as one about the transmission lines and the wiring. Thanks for watching!
We either buy a complete low mileage drop out from a salvage yard or buy the whole vehicle from an individual. When you buy the whole vehicle, you can tell how well it was maintained.
No, we don't... but we'll be sure to cover that in these upcoming 6.0 swaps! We use the stock LS radiator, so I believe Jerry keeps the steel portions of the cooler lines from the donor and clamps on a new rubber line to fit. We appreciate you watching!
@@UglyTruckExperience Awesome sounds good I'm looking forward to the method you guys use in your shop and also looking forward to these 6.0 swaps and how different it is from the usual 5.3 swaps 🤟
As always great video and very informative... Keep em coming I'm addicted lol, quick question I asked you about a 4 l 60 swap on one of your last videos and you said the harness was the same for the 4 x 4 and the two wheel drive, my harness does not have the speed sensor in the cluster for the transmission the speed sensor harness looks like it is tied into the wires that could me down from the frame that your LS tear down video say to cut.... I'm confused any input would be greatly
@@UglyTruckExperience my donor vehicle was a 2004 Yukon xl that has a 4l60 4x4.... I bought a 4l60 2wd from a 2004 Silverado the speed sensor is on the tail housing and on the 4x4 4l60 it is on the transfer case/tail and the plug that goes to it comes off the driver side frame harness, it is not part of my harness that came out with the motor when I pulled it
Ok, Those wires that come from the frame to to the 2 speed transfer case. One plug is Dark Green wire and Light Blue. The other plug is a Yellow wire and purple wire. One of them goes to front prop shaft sensor and the other to the rear shaft. The actual vss sensor plugs into the left side of the transfer case and is a Purple with white stripe, and Light Green with Black stripe. That connector is the VSS connector that you need. It comes from the engine wiring wiring harness and busts out of the harness about 8 inches past the PRNDL switch mounted on the transmission. It is a very small connector and very easy to overlook. Take a good look and see if you can find it. If not, let me know. Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience I can't thank you enough as always your input/information has helped me out big-time..... I don't know where I would be in this LS swap project without the assistance of your videos and you're very helpful replies.... I appreciate it more than you know the fact that you take time out of your day to reach out and get back to your subscribers....
The crossmember ends up getting moved back a few inches either way but I'm not sure but the 4l80 might have a larger case which would cause a clearance issue at the transmission tunnel, depending on what your putting it in. I have never installed one, if it fits be sure to let us know. Thanks
new subscriber! just picked up a 04 savana van with the 6.0l LQ4 and 4l80 im swapping into my c10. wondering what you guys did for the shift linkage? great videos!
Thanks for subscribing! We were able to take the u-shaped bracket from the original 85 transmission and weld it onto the bracket on the 4L60. Several people have asked about it, and we have another LS swap coming up very soon, so we'll be sure to show it then. 😊
Howdy Folks! Two questions, I’ve been browsing around videos while I’m waiting for truck parts to arrive. Anyways, just to confirm the drive shaft you are using in this video is the stock c10 shaft correct? I’ve got a long bed that getting converted to a shorty so that’s one of my issues is the driveshaft lengths or finding one that might swap indirectly. I don’t mind ordering a new one if needed but I’m trying to be budget friendly as I’ve got so many old crusty parts to replace on the truck in general…like every suspension piece including bushing 😂 2nd Q: For the trans cross member. Mine is also currently held in place with two bolts, one per side. Did you just drill out new holes for the remaining bolts? I think I’m going to bite the bullet and order a direct LS swap cross member for ground clearance with exhaust but I’d love your feedback. Your most recent video making the exhaust tubing for the 86 actually allowed exhaust to be tucked up into the frame so you solved all problems. Thanks in advance ❤
I ended up using the original drive shaft from this truck but did have to have it shortened. I have always used the stock cross member. I do drill out some new bolt holes for it. Using the stock one just saves me some money and the transmission sits in the perfect spot with a new tranny mount. Thanks for watching. Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience thanks, jerry! I’d be absolutely lost without the information you put out. My truck went from a swap to a restoration. Involuntary restoration 😂 I’ve been meaning to ask you because I’m sure you’ve come across it. When one of the rear leaf spring packs start to sag, do you re-arch them or get replacements? After everything I’ve seen come out of your shop I’ve got to assume you fix the problem instead of throwing money at it. Any suggestions if you do re-arch?
I haven't had a spring re-arched in such a long time. Our 74 has a broken spring on it and I will probably just buy a set of springs. Around here, I wouldn't even know where to take them. What area of the world are you in? Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience I'm in New Mexico. I found an 84 in a wrecking yard that I can try to pull the springs from. I haven't even priced out a new spring pack to see if I’m wasting my time going budget. I saw a few videos of guys using a hydraulic press (cheap harbor freight style) to compress the springs but I didn’t know if that would cause more harm. Figured I’d ask someone knowledgeable on the platform.
New Mexico. Must be nice not dealing with the rust. The way you are describing is exactly how I have seen it done. You know I love saving money, but in this case I would just buy a set.
The original drive shaft from this 85 C10 turned out to be perfect on this truck. In the cases where the original doesn't fit, we have a local shop that makes us a custom one. Thanks for watching!
We have a few laying around, but we to keep our hoard to a minimum. 🤣 We have a swap coming up that will keep the original transmission. Should be interesting! Thanks for watching!
👋👋👋 Check out the rest of the 85 C10 swap here! Exhaust, fuel system, wiring, and more! 😁 th-cam.com/play/PL3Xf8yWArPC4Qda-Lj78McLIQjdtHqjyY.html
Awsome videos. You explain everything. Some stuff i do seams so simple too me i dont explain it... but you go into detail. Something i am going to do more of.
Tip of the day. Always clean the Dowells and put some mechanics glitter on them
Before install. Use a big pair of channel locks to pull the E&T together. Works like a charm hope it helps.
Anti seize would definitely help when the day comes that you have to take the transmission back out. Thanks for watching!
Cool build! I did one of those for a customer a few years back. He loved it! Bye a quick trick when bolting up GM torque converters start with the oval bolt hole in the flex to start. Pull the converter forward and zap the bolt down and then the last 2. It makes it so you only have to spin the engine over once.
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
@@UglyTruckExperience I will be following you guys on the build. I’m always looking to learn an easier way to do something. In the last year I’ve swapped a 71 Z28 Camaro, 73 And 77 Caprice’s. Everyone of them had their own issue with the swap.
@@shawnreese2784 You're exactly right, they all have their little quirks. We have a couple other C10's lined up for LS swaps, and our 75 Camaro might make that list at some point.
@@UglyTruckExperience I will definitely watch the 75 Camaro. I have one of those in process right now. It’s getting a GTO LS2. I just had the subframe Powder coated and installed all the new Moog/CPP front suspension.
@@shawnreese2784 Right on! Thanks for following!
Thanks for your great service
Thanks for watching!
Wow!!!!!!!!! Young Lady” you know a lot about Trucks😄
Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
@@UglyTruckExperience 🤔🤣😁🤣keep doing what your doing🌹😄
Hello friends, excellent video 👍 I want to know if you have one explaining how to install the gasoline pump and the lines. Thank you so much
th-cam.com/video/UhRdAg2lhd4/w-d-xo.html Here is the video on the fuel pumps, and we should have another video on the fuel lines in the next week or so. Thanks for watching! 😊
Did the original 1985 transmission crossmember line up with the original holes in the frame once the tranny was mounted or did you have to drill new holes into the frame? Also, the 5.3L engine oil pan is deeper than the original 305/350 oil pan. Did you see any problem with the deep oil pan or would you suggest finding a shallower aftermarket engine oil pan?
The frame had to be drilled for its new spot. I would have preferred to use a lower profile pan but unfortunately we are always on a budget. We have another one coming up that we will put a shorter one on.
Try it without a lift and a transmission jack. Using jack stands ,a floor jack while underneath the car on your back.
We've done it in the past without a lift many times. It's definitely more difficult, but it's doable!
Clean truckk!!!
What u-joints did you use from driveshaft to rear end?
It's a sweet truck! This truck has been to our shop several times over the years, and we just did the u-joints a few months ago. I believe they're Spicer.
Thanks for your video. I am working on a 72 c10 with same motor and transmission. I was wondering what you used for a shift linkage to steering column and transmission hoses.
We have done the shifter linkage a couple different ways. It depends on how your exhaust is routed. On our 70 C10, we tucked the exhaust up a little higher, so we modified the steering column to go directly to the 4L60E shift cable. But on this 85, we dipped the exhaust down enough to use the original linkage. (Here's a link to Jerry explaining it: th-cam.com/video/TO7AwQB-2Z4/w-d-xo.html) We will have a video showing how we hook the original linkage to the 4L60E coming soon, as well as one about the transmission lines and the wiring. Thanks for watching!
Glad I found your channel
Love ugly truck
Are you buying and pulling 5.3 and trans from wrecking yards?
We either buy a complete low mileage drop out from a salvage yard or buy the whole vehicle from an individual. When you buy the whole vehicle, you can tell how well it was maintained.
Do you have a video covering your trans cooler lines? I've seen several different ways to go about it just curious which way you prefer to do it!
No, we don't... but we'll be sure to cover that in these upcoming 6.0 swaps! We use the stock LS radiator, so I believe Jerry keeps the steel portions of the cooler lines from the donor and clamps on a new rubber line to fit. We appreciate you watching!
@@UglyTruckExperience Awesome sounds good I'm looking forward to the method you guys use in your shop and also looking forward to these 6.0 swaps and how different it is from the usual 5.3 swaps 🤟
As always great video and very informative... Keep em coming I'm addicted lol, quick question I asked you about a 4 l 60 swap on one of your last videos and you said the harness was the same for the 4 x 4 and the two wheel drive, my harness does not have the speed sensor in the cluster for the transmission the speed sensor harness looks like it is tied into the wires that could me down from the frame that your LS tear down video say to cut.... I'm confused any input would be greatly
What is your donor harness from?
@@UglyTruckExperience my donor vehicle was a 2004 Yukon xl that has a 4l60 4x4.... I bought a 4l60 2wd from a 2004 Silverado the speed sensor is on the tail housing and on the 4x4 4l60 it is on the transfer case/tail and the plug that goes to it comes off the driver side frame harness, it is not part of my harness that came out with the motor when I pulled it
@@UglyTruckExperience any ideas? Please lmk I'm stuck in the mud here lol
Ok, Those wires that come from the frame to to the 2 speed transfer case. One plug is Dark Green wire and Light Blue. The other plug is a Yellow wire and purple wire. One of them goes to front prop shaft sensor and the other to the rear shaft. The actual vss sensor plugs into the left side of the transfer case and is a Purple with white stripe, and Light Green with Black stripe. That connector is the VSS connector that you need. It comes from the engine wiring wiring harness and busts out of the harness about 8 inches past the PRNDL switch mounted on the transmission. It is a very small connector and very easy to overlook. Take a good look and see if you can find it. If not, let me know. Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience I can't thank you enough as always your input/information has helped me out big-time..... I don't know where I would be in this LS swap project without the assistance of your videos and you're very helpful replies.... I appreciate it more than you know the fact that you take time out of your day to reach out and get back to your subscribers....
Nice video. So from the looks of it, the 4l60 works with stock c10 trans crossmember. Will the 4l80 work with stock c10 700r4 crossmember?
The crossmember ends up getting moved back a few inches either way but I'm not sure but the 4l80 might have a larger case which would cause a clearance issue at the transmission tunnel, depending on what your putting it in. I have never installed one, if it fits be sure to let us know. Thanks
@@UglyTruckExperience thanks. 87 c10 700r4
new subscriber! just picked up a 04 savana van with the 6.0l LQ4 and 4l80 im swapping into my c10. wondering what you guys did for the shift linkage? great videos!
Thanks for subscribing! We were able to take the u-shaped bracket from the original 85 transmission and weld it onto the bracket on the 4L60. Several people have asked about it, and we have another LS swap coming up very soon, so we'll be sure to show it then. 😊
I just came across your channel I subbed, a great show you got going on here!!
Thanks for subscribing!
Howdy Folks! Two questions, I’ve been browsing around videos while I’m waiting for truck parts to arrive. Anyways, just to confirm the drive shaft you are using in this video is the stock c10 shaft correct? I’ve got a long bed that getting converted to a shorty so that’s one of my issues is the driveshaft lengths or finding one that might swap indirectly. I don’t mind ordering a new one if needed but I’m trying to be budget friendly as I’ve got so many old crusty parts to replace on the truck in general…like every suspension piece including bushing 😂
2nd Q: For the trans cross member. Mine is also currently held in place with two bolts, one per side. Did you just drill out new holes for the remaining bolts? I think I’m going to bite the bullet and order a direct LS swap cross member for ground clearance with exhaust but I’d love your feedback. Your most recent video making the exhaust tubing for the 86 actually allowed exhaust to be tucked up into the frame so you solved all problems. Thanks in advance ❤
I ended up using the original drive shaft from this truck but did have to have it shortened. I have always used the stock cross member. I do drill out some new bolt holes for it. Using the stock one just saves me some money and the transmission sits in the perfect spot with a new tranny mount. Thanks for watching. Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience thanks, jerry! I’d be absolutely lost without the information you put out. My truck went from a swap to a restoration. Involuntary restoration 😂
I’ve been meaning to ask you because I’m sure you’ve come across it. When one of the rear leaf spring packs start to sag, do you re-arch them or get replacements? After everything I’ve seen come out of your shop I’ve got to assume you fix the problem instead of throwing money at it. Any suggestions if you do re-arch?
I haven't had a spring re-arched in such a long time. Our 74 has a broken spring on it and I will probably just buy a set of springs. Around here, I wouldn't even know where to take them. What area of the world are you in? Jerry
@@UglyTruckExperience I'm in New Mexico. I found an 84 in a wrecking yard that I can try to pull the springs from. I haven't even priced out a new spring pack to see if I’m wasting my time going budget. I saw a few videos of guys using a hydraulic press (cheap harbor freight style) to compress the springs but I didn’t know if that would cause more harm. Figured I’d ask someone knowledgeable on the platform.
New Mexico. Must be nice not dealing with the rust. The way you are describing is exactly how I have seen it done. You know I love saving money, but in this case I would just buy a set.
Love the videos I'm trying to ls swap my 79 c10 stepside with a 4l80e what length drive shaft did you use and what was it outta?
The original drive shaft from this 85 C10 turned out to be perfect on this truck. In the cases where the original doesn't fit, we have a local shop that makes us a custom one. Thanks for watching!
So I can use stock crossmember instead of buying one for a ls swap?
Yes, I have used the stock member in every swap I have done. Thanks for your question and watching. Jerry and Emily.
Should have used a brass hammer to get the dolls in
Your absolutely right Rick, I told her that but you know she never listens to me. Thanks for commenting. Keep em coming.
Nice truck,,, What gauges planning on using,
It's sweet! We're going to use a Dakota Digital dash.
@@UglyTruckExperience @ what about a/c?
We should have a whole video on the AC in the next few weeks. Should be fun!
@@UglyTruckExperience @ ehat fuel tank did u use??? On my 82 c10 swap i ordered a 87r10 fuel tank, but did not czme with the baffle style,
We're using the original dual tanks.
Nothing ugly about that pickup I had a solid white short bed just like back in the day I wish I still had it
They're a good looking truck! Thanks for tuning in, Richard!
8:51 check if torque convert spins
We didn't show that on camera, but everything is A-OK!
Is the driveshaft yoke for a th350 the same as a 4l60e?
Yep! Easy, sleazy! 😁
What driveshaft is that from? The original th350?
Yep, the original driveshaft fit perfectly. TH350
@@UglyTruckExperience thank you 🙏
What length of drive u had get am doin same swap in a long bed
The original driveshaft actually fit perfectly!
@@UglyTruckExperience ok great that a long bed right
@@brennanmelancon9402 Yep! 85 C10 long bed.
Emily you are beautiful & cool to be working on trucks
Thank you! We appreciate you tuning in! 😊
Y’all must have a bunch of 700r4s kicking around with th350s and 400s I use the old transmissions but that’s just me
We have a few laying around, but we to keep our hoard to a minimum. 🤣 We have a swap coming up that will keep the original transmission. Should be interesting! Thanks for watching!
poor guy wanted sons. he has enough trucks for grandsons
We definitely have plenty of trucks! It's too bad he has to share them with his wife and daughter instead of sons, though...😁