Thanks again for info and inspiration. I never would have done the build if I hadn't found your build videos on youtube. I did end up putting a 1.5 inch spacer in the front to level the truck out. Still building out the rear bumper pics soon on instagram. Most of all can't wait for my trip back to moab to put it to the test on the rocks.
on the final stretch on getting mine done. Been in the works for 2yrs. 2500hd Silverado 10in lift, 40in tires, 5.13's, with hydraulic assist. Though mine differs, sits on leafs all around. 10 leaves per pack. Maybe I will post it, who knows.
I look forward to hearing from you to set you up with what you need, and to answer all your questions. You can contact me at tahoverlanding.com/parts-inquiry Or on Facebook and Instagram
thanks for info and parts! Didn't know you also provide motivation. LOL that's exactly what this video did! I'll probably hold the record for longest time to SAS.
I’m 16 I have a Chevy suburban k1500 and I’m just now seeing this video but I like the idea of the solid axle swap because I plan on dropping a Cummins in it when the original engine blows but for now I’m just driving it as is
Hello again. Really love your videos, wish I had the time to actually do these bills up my alley. I do want to do my 2000 Chevy Tahoe with a solid axle in the front, I belong to these four wheel clubs here in California and I always got discouraged not to do so, but as I mentioned before, it’s my good luck charm and I actually love my track. Hopefully we can get in touch sometime and hope that you can do the bill, please at your earliest get back to me and go with questions that I have. Great job and again thank you
That silverado was squatted before he took the to sassing it... however I'm thinking about sassing my 03 tahoe z71. Don't necessarily want a crap ton of lift or travel, but something stronger than the gmt800 front end would be nice. I'll probably d44 swap both axles, selectable locker in the front and rear and get rid of the obviously open diff up front and g80 diff in the back
Obviously the d44 front I'm a fan of. But especially in a rear, there isn't any strength advantages to a d44 over an 8.6. Same size ring gear, both 30 spline etc. Not to mention d44 rear axles leak at the axle endlessly. It's that A40 bearing and seal retaining plate setup. You'd be ahead to leave your rear axle, if you're wanting strength toss in some chromoly shafts. And I'll always recommend a selectable locker. You're on the right track there
Interesting, during COVID shutdowns me and a buddy were talking about this. He had a 2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 on 38.5s and I have a 99 Denali on 37s. While swapping out the wore out front axle on his truck curiosity got the better of me....😂
I'm assuming that I know the answer to this question but I figured I'd ask anyway... would those coil brackets also be compatible with a 04 caddilac escalade ext or no..
Yes, absolutely. It works with all GMT800 platform vehicles. And the escalade is a GMT800 I'm happy to explain it more you can contact me here tahoverlanding.com/contact-us
So, I see that there was a pickup truck as the last example shown. My question for you is, do you know if this swap would work with a 2007 GMC Sierra Classic?
Is yours is a GMT 900 There are differences, it's not the exact same not because it's a pickup truck but because it's a 2007 The frames are wider and you need to add a steering box. I discuss how to do it with wider frames in this video th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html Apart from those 2 things the swap is much the same
Has anyone tried this on an Astro van, yet? I know people have done Astro's with jeep axles already.... I've got a 4x4 Astro and really need to go straight axle up front
I have some experience lifting Astros, the answer is No, the astro is a unibody vehicle with a front sub frame, it's an entirely different animal. As well as the Astro width is much too narrow. It can be done in I'm sure, but it's all custom fabrication. If you're needing someone to do it. We can swap your ASTRO in our shop for you also. But it's serious custom work. The jeep axle is used on Astros because it as already narrow track width and small pattern 5 lug so it's already closer to the Astro's configuration.
I'm happy to help you through every step. Hit me up with your questions Instagram DMs work best @tahoverlanding But if you don't do Instagram you can email tahoverlanding@gmail.com
@InToTheBackroads both 2wd and 4wd use 4l60e. The 4wd just uses a different output shaft. I'm not sure if he swapped just the output shaft, or swapped in a trans that already had the 4wd output shaft
The Tahoverlanding Axle Swap is awesome. You have a GMT400. I explain the swap on the obs in this video: th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html You can also contact me on Tahoverlanding.com and we can discuss it in better detail.
That's enough of a different animal that I can't speak with any certainty. What I can say is that the tahoverlanding coil mounts are made for gmt800 but can be adapted to nearly anything. It's just a matter of how you attach them to the frame. So if your express frame rails are a little wider you would just French the mounts into the frame. Contact me at tahoverlanding.com and we can go over it better than we could in a comments section
Guys in the driveway spend around $3500-$4500 total We can also do it for you in our shop. So there would be labor on top of that if you went that route.
The 8 lug Dodge had abs, and also had the correct number of teeth on the sensor (55) to be compatible with the GM It was rare thought, If the 8 lug Dodge axle you find doesn't have it. You'll need to get the hubs from an auto parts store
Click here it lists the compatible axles for the Tahoverlanding Axle Swap tahoverlanding.com/parts-ordering-%26-pricing And yes, Dodge. which allows for the most painless solid axle conversion on a GM Truck, and affords many advantages compared to other axles
Yes your 2000 would be a perfect candidate. The #tahoverlandingaxleswap uses a 2000-2001 dodge ram 1500 axle. There's more info at tahoverlanding.com/solid-axle-swap-parts You can also message me directly using the contact form on our site. I'll be glad to go over any and all questions you have in better detail than I can in a comments section
I've got an '08 Escalade ESV all wheel drive and want to know if the awd would be any good off road with a suspension upgrade and lift? Or, should I scrap the awd system and do front and rear solid axles or just get another 4x4 vehicle and upgrade parts?
Realistically you'd want to be rid of the AWD in favor of a 4wd system with low-range. Which can be retrofitted to your truck. But it would be fairly labor intensive. The GMT900 platform is a little harder to solid axle swap too. It might be best to sell that one, and purchase a gmt800 platform that is already 4wd
@@tahoverlanding -- thanks for responding. I kinda figured that to be the case. I didn't know that the platform of the 08 Escalade would be that much different.. I bought this Escalade a little more than 3yrs ago w/93k miles in really great shape. I'm an electrical contractor in Los Angeles and I daily drive it as a work truck, both rear rows of seats are folded down and it's full tools, ladders, and material. It's the only two seater Escalade I know of. Hahahahaha. It has about 115k miles now so it has a lot of life left in her. But should have the suspension redone and that started me thinking about what my options might be. Thanks for the info
@Kenneth the gmt900 platform doesn't have a steering box. It has a rack and pinion. So a steering box needs to be added. That's what makes it more difficult. These things can definitely be done it just depends on how much time and money you want to put into it if that makes sense
@@tahoverlanding no I completely understand that, I'm not a stranger to working on cars. And I know that you can get anything done as long as your wallet is big enough. I tell customers. All the time I can do anything you want as long as you got the money to do it.
Im subscribed love the content. I seen another guy doing similar swap on here on a Chevy but with Ford super duty front axles. This seems like a much easier swap.. ... I have been thinking about this since I put the body lift on my 05 tahoe z71...
I have customers doing this swap in their driveway, start-to- finish in under a month The Ford super duty axles are so much more difficult, that it would take a flow chart to explain how much more. I'll give you the highlights: The Ford axle forces you to lose ABS (even the expensive custom hubs that are sold have the wrong tone ring tooth count for Chevy) the Ford axle forces you to go 8- lug. But not even the Chevy 8x6.5, but rather a metric 8 lug. So you either need extremely expensive hubs or to deal with it with wheel adapters, or use a Ford rear axle too etc. You must use custom steering with the Ford axle. My swap can use off the shelf dodge steering in its entirety The list goes on and on. But that's a few points
See here, I think I cover it best here th-cam.com/video/GoyOwoTThso/w-d-xo.html Yes, the gmt800 hubs fit, you must use the dodge hub bolts, not the Chevy. The splines are the same. It takes special spacers and longer bolts I sell. They make the dodge caliper centered on the gmt800 rotor when used on the gmt800 hub
Keep an eye out at some point in the future I will be doing a video discussing leaf spring conversions. But I'll give you a spoiler, I'm not a fan. On my older videos I literally used to sign off by saying "remember, friends don't let friends do leaf spring swaps" Sorry, I'm just not the guy to ask on that one
@@tahoverlanding Sure will! Only reason I ask is because I plan on doing a front solid axle swap on my suburban and I'm not sure if the rear control arms will be as strong as the front suspension. I figure I'd pull the rear suspension off a suburban 2500 (I think the 2500s use leaf springs) and install it on my suburban with 1500 leaf springs and doing a shackle flip.
@@hitmanshadowrecon9017 okay so let me just sort of unpack a little bit of what you have said there. First things first a 3/4 ton suburbans have entirely different frames at the back end. Actually it's entirely different front to back I did a video on that like 2 weeks ago. Used a 3/4 ton Suburban as an example So even if you were to try that it wouldn't work as straightforward as it sounds like you think it will. Second as you watch more of my videos in the past and those to come you'll find that I do my absolute best to dispel beliefs that what you have is not strong enough But what I will say is that strengthwise as far as control arms go I've not had any failures of my factory control arms and I beat the living crap out of mine off-road And what is a common swap for guys doing the swap who plan to haul loads they use the H2 Springs which have a stiffer spring rate. There's a couple of guys that have done the swap that did that. So to sum up don't replace something you haven't had fail yet, run your rear suspension as is and if in fact it fails then look to strengthen it somehow. You'll find that those who have left it and done little more than just put stiffer Springs in to carry a larger load, they have kept it because they're quite happy with it
@@tahoverlanding Thanks for your quick response, I'm a new subscriber. I plan on doing the front, and when the rear fails I will think about what I can do. I will stay tuned for that video. Anyways thank you for putting out your videos!
@@hitmanshadowrecon9017 thank you as well for commenting. Comments and emails and Instagram messages are how I determine what people want to hear about. So I add your comments in the list of other people who have asked about it it helps me decide what to address. You were probably the third person in a week alone. But leaf Springs have actually been a pretty major point of discussion since the beginning of my channel
Mostly just for Simplicity, and ease. A person could, but so far everyone hasn't chosen to, and those that have done the swap are so happy with their swaps they don't have any plans in the future to put coilovers on.
Is this the same process for a 2005 Silverado 2500 HD? But with a dodge Dana 60 front axle? I’m only asking because I plan on doing this with my 2005 2500 HD soon!!
The process is a little different: th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qGavnTDiw-U5iO9R You'll also want to trim the upper control arm bracket of the axle, it might interfere with the wider frame on compression.
Technically it's just the transmission output shaft that is different. The rest is the same. Changing the output shaft does require a transmission teardown, so many just swap in an already 4wd transmission for simplicity
Hey man, What do you know about SAS for a durango. If you could help me out with some information. I'll send you all the footage for your channel. I've got a 2000 durango I want to do.
@tahoverlanding That's good to know. I've never done anything like this before, but I've been a fabricator for over a decade. As I cut into it, can I send you some photos and you kinda tell me how things need to go under there. I'd also be happy to purchase some of the parts I need from you. Thank you.
I was looking at doing this swap but I do have an 05 silverado which has the larger front disks then the standard trucks is it possible to still do this swap with the larger disk?
@@devonprice9615 to clarify, it has to be the gmt800 304mm rotor to work with the dodge 2000-2001 knuckles and needs to use the tahoverlanding caliper spacers.
Yes, but since the H2 front end is based on the HD frame. You just need to treat it like a 3/4ton Tahoverlanding Axle Swap. I did a video talking about this here: th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Sir for the advice and thanks for the discount. I will do homework and hopefully get this done. Your channel is awesome, thanks for being so in depth! SF!
Leaf spring swaps are inferior in every single way. I actually filmed a video going over the countless reasons. And it was 49 minutes long. Maybe one day I'll upload it as a 3 part series. But in all seriousness, a leaf spring swap is for someone who isn't interested in maximizing the benefits of their solid axle conversion. Leaf spring swaps are for individuals who blindly want a solid axle so bad, that they're blind to the deficiencies
That, and all other needed parts found here: th-cam.com/video/CupxI5YYKE8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T6-5P3S0OE2Po2SJ 6 lug Tahoverlanding Axle Swap uses a Dana 44 from a 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
This is a question you may have answered in your previous videos, but I don't recall seeing any footage explaining it: How did you figure out where to place the new coil buckets for the front axle? I am assuming you have to make some careful measurements and mark the new frame plates. Thanks in advance!
So, when someone buys my parts, I provide extensive 1 on 1 instructions and walk you through it. I'll be doing another build here shortly and I'll do an updated video on it. But here's the older one filmed 3 years ago before we had the easy to use, adjustable coil mounts available th-cam.com/video/4lHVbhOV5XA/w-d-xo.html
if that's easy, I'm fricken remedial. impressive work they did, especially not letting no welding experience stop them from going after the project. Me though, I have no driveway, and have no tools for my 01' 2500hd ECLB 6.0 I just picked up. It came with a tuff country lift already so the headache is beyond imaginable... my best bet is beefing up the IFS parts, enjoying it for a bit, selling it - then going for a cheaper purchase to justify 3-4k SAS attempt. Or...just pick up a Ram/Ford that already has a solid front o_O
@Lifted Trucks USA well with '80s Chev truck axles you'll need different wheels, you'll lose ABS, you'll need a different transfer case, need to heavily modify exhaust, need to cut a hole in your floor. . . The list goes on as to how difficult those axles are to fit in comparison to the #tahoverlandingaxleswap which none of the above are an issue. I urge you to consider a tahoverlanding swap. Everyone to do it so far is quite happy with it
@@adamtedder700 you can contact me on the contact section of tahoverlanding.com/ Or Instagram message @tahoverlanding I'll be able to go into further detail there. But you can go with the Dana 44 from 1994-2001 that came in the 3/4 ton ram which had the 8x6.5 bolt pattern. The same year range Ram also had a Dana 60 with the 8x6.5 pattern. But the 60 comes at a sacrifice of performance. It raises the center of gravity. This is because the more bulky housing can't travel upward as far so it needs a higher ride height to get the same upward travel.
Thanks again for info and inspiration. I never would have done the build if I hadn't found your build videos on youtube. I did end up putting a 1.5 inch spacer in the front to level the truck out. Still building out the rear bumper pics soon on instagram. Most of all can't wait for my trip back to moab to put it to the test on the rocks.
You're so very welcome 👍
I'm hoping to be able to come at least meet you in Moab for at least one day when you come down
Awesome video, keep it up. Glad to see this catching on. Can't wait till I'm able to start mine.
almost that time, thank you for all the parts and content, Ready to get this thing back on the ground and on the trails!
Can't wait to see yours coming together
on the final stretch on getting mine done. Been in the works for 2yrs. 2500hd Silverado 10in lift, 40in tires, 5.13's, with hydraulic assist. Though mine differs, sits on leafs all around. 10 leaves per pack. Maybe I will post it, who knows.
So it's not at all a #tahoverlandingaxleswap?
Awesome work man! I’ve finished watching your build and I’m going to try and do my gmt 400 Silverado.
I'll be here
Awesome video. I'll be doing this to my 330,000 mile Tahoe soon.
I look forward to hearing from you to set you up with what you need, and to answer all your questions.
You can contact me at
tahoverlanding.com/parts-inquiry
Or on Facebook and Instagram
thanks for info and parts! Didn't know you also provide motivation. LOL that's exactly what this video did! I'll probably hold the record for longest time to SAS.
You are welcome, I hope to see yours done
Also you've got to settle the debate, is it powder coating? Or is it frozen pizzas?
@@tahoverlanding LOL, I was supposed to be selling it but then I busted the handle and trim moving the burb in so lets say its for power coating...LOL
oh man this is tempting, been following you since you first shared this build
Let me know if you have any questions
I’ll reach out to you as soon as I get back in the office.
Thank you again.
saving up for this now....also a 2wd tahoe.
Can't wait!
Hit me up with your questions, I'm glad to help
I’m 16 I have a Chevy suburban k1500 and I’m just now seeing this video but I like the idea of the solid axle swap because I plan on dropping a Cummins in it when the original engine blows but for now I’m just driving it as is
It’s a 2006 model btw
@blakesteele5349 our kit is often the choice for Cummins swapping. It fits nicely using dodge axles with the Cummins powerplant
@@tahoverlanding I will definitely consider it! I have to save a little more money first 😅
Haha I could add you to my list of builders us led sled hot rod an lowrider guys are looking to get crazy in the lifted truck area I like it
👍
Hello again.
Really love your videos, wish I had the time to actually do these bills up my alley.
I do want to do my 2000 Chevy Tahoe with a solid axle in the front, I belong to these four wheel clubs here in California and I always got discouraged not to do so, but as I mentioned before, it’s my good luck charm and I actually love my track.
Hopefully we can get in touch sometime and hope that you can do the bill, please at your earliest get back to me and go with questions that I have.
Great job and again thank you
Please contact me through Tahoverlanding.com
I'd really like to hear from you and discuss it
I also replied this to your other comment a few days ago.
That silverado was squatted before he took the to sassing it... however I'm thinking about sassing my 03 tahoe z71. Don't necessarily want a crap ton of lift or travel, but something stronger than the gmt800 front end would be nice. I'll probably d44 swap both axles, selectable locker in the front and rear and get rid of the obviously open diff up front and g80 diff in the back
Obviously the d44 front I'm a fan of. But especially in a rear, there isn't any strength advantages to a d44 over an 8.6. Same size ring gear, both 30 spline etc.
Not to mention d44 rear axles leak at the axle endlessly. It's that A40 bearing and seal retaining plate setup.
You'd be ahead to leave your rear axle, if you're wanting strength toss in some chromoly shafts. And I'll always recommend a selectable locker. You're on the right track there
I got a 83 S10 that is already 4WD have it stripped down to frame, but really want to convert it to a Dana 30 or 44 and put a V8 in the thing
Interesting, during COVID shutdowns me and a buddy were talking about this. He had a 2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 on 38.5s and I have a 99 Denali on 37s. While swapping out the wore out front axle on his truck curiosity got the better of me....😂
great video
Love your vids
I'll be contacting soon for my build on my 2001 tahoe axle swap.
Awesome. I'll keep an eye out
I'm assuming that I know the answer to this question but I figured I'd ask anyway... would those coil brackets also be compatible with a 04 caddilac escalade ext or no..
Yes, absolutely. It works with all GMT800 platform vehicles. And the escalade is a GMT800
I'm happy to explain it more you can contact me here
tahoverlanding.com/contact-us
So, I see that there was a pickup truck as the last example shown. My question for you is, do you know if this swap would work with a 2007 GMC Sierra Classic?
Is yours is a GMT 900 There are differences, it's not the exact same not because it's a pickup truck but because it's a 2007
The frames are wider and you need to add a steering box.
I discuss how to do it with wider frames in this video
th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html
Apart from those 2 things the swap is much the same
Has anyone tried this on an Astro van, yet? I know people have done Astro's with jeep axles already.... I've got a 4x4 Astro and really need to go straight axle up front
I have some experience lifting Astros, the answer is No, the astro is a unibody vehicle with a front sub frame, it's an entirely different animal. As well as the Astro width is much too narrow. It can be done in I'm sure, but it's all custom fabrication. If you're needing someone to do it. We can swap your ASTRO in our shop for you also. But it's serious custom work.
The jeep axle is used on Astros because it as already narrow track width and small pattern 5 lug so it's already closer to the Astro's configuration.
On a 2005 silverado 2wd, would i be able to retain the rac n pinion for steering?
Definitely not, you'll need to add a 4wd steering box. Rack and pinion is not compatible with use on solid axle configurations
Need help with a 99 Tahoe.. would love to straight axle it but don't know what to do...
I'm happy to help you through every step.
Hit me up with your questions
Instagram DMs work best @tahoverlanding
But if you don't do Instagram you can email tahoverlanding@gmail.com
You mentioned WFO concepts. Do you live around Nevada county?
SaIt lake county Utah
Did the 2wd swap transmissions to the 4L60e or did they just throw up the transfer case
@InToTheBackroads both 2wd and 4wd use 4l60e. The 4wd just uses a different output shaft.
I'm not sure if he swapped just the output shaft, or swapped in a trans that already had the 4wd output shaft
I’m wanting to solid axle swap my 1995 chevy k1500 and can’t find a lot on it
The Tahoverlanding Axle Swap is awesome. You have a GMT400. I explain the swap on the obs in this video:
th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html
You can also contact me on Tahoverlanding.com and we can discuss it in better detail.
Awesome video. Do you have any advice or links for anybody who is looking to do this conversion on a Chevy Express van?
That's enough of a different animal that I can't speak with any certainty.
What I can say is that the tahoverlanding coil mounts are made for gmt800 but can be adapted to nearly anything. It's just a matter of how you attach them to the frame.
So if your express frame rails are a little wider you would just French the mounts into the frame.
Contact me at tahoverlanding.com and we can go over it better than we could in a comments section
@@tahoverlanding I didn't even think of Frenching the coil mounts. Thanks for the input and the reply!
How much does a full swap usually cost typically?
Guys in the driveway spend around $3500-$4500 total
We can also do it for you in our shop. So there would be labor on top of that if you went that route.
I've got on 04 2500ld that I've been eyeballing this swap for, looking at the dana 60 from the ram 2500. Do you have a website for the swap parts?
I sell only using Instagram DMs or email. Instagram: @tahoverlanding or tahoverlanding@gmail.com
Is there a way to keep your ABS and also keep the 8 lug hubs?
The 8 lug Dodge had abs, and also had the correct number of teeth on the sensor (55) to be compatible with the GM
It was rare thought, If the 8 lug Dodge axle you find doesn't have it. You'll need to get the hubs from an auto parts store
You can also contact me and i can discuss it better over at:
tahoverlanding.com/contact-us
@@tahoverlanding sounds great! I am about to buy some early 2000’s dodge axles soon so hopefully it works out
@Iketac please still message me, and we can discuss the nuances of axles from which years you'll want to look for
Hey men What is that differential front? Dodge ?
Click here it lists the compatible axles for the Tahoverlanding Axle Swap tahoverlanding.com/parts-ordering-%26-pricing
And yes, Dodge. which allows for the most painless solid axle conversion on a GM Truck, and affords many advantages compared to other axles
All this will work with a 00 seirra 1500 4x4 truck right? an is that a half ton dodge axel?
Yes your 2000 would be a perfect candidate.
The #tahoverlandingaxleswap uses a 2000-2001 dodge ram 1500 axle. There's more info at tahoverlanding.com/solid-axle-swap-parts
You can also message me directly using the contact form on our site. I'll be glad to go over any and all questions you have in better detail than I can in a comments section
Do you guys have a website? Or how do I go about buying parts from you
Tahoverlanding.com you can contact us that way. Here is parts pricing too: tahoverlanding.com/parts-ordering-%26-pricing
What side of rims and tires? Please , on the first one
He didn't say exactly. But it's a metric equivalent of 35x12.50R18
I've got an '08 Escalade ESV all wheel drive and want to know if the awd would be any good off road with a suspension upgrade and lift? Or, should I scrap the awd system and do front and rear solid axles or just get another 4x4 vehicle and upgrade parts?
Realistically you'd want to be rid of the AWD in favor of a 4wd system with low-range. Which can be retrofitted to your truck. But it would be fairly labor intensive.
The GMT900 platform is a little harder to solid axle swap too.
It might be best to sell that one, and purchase a gmt800 platform that is already 4wd
@@tahoverlanding -- thanks for responding. I kinda figured that to be the case. I didn't know that the platform of the 08 Escalade would be that much different..
I bought this Escalade a little more than 3yrs ago w/93k miles in really great shape. I'm an electrical contractor in Los Angeles and I daily drive it as a work truck, both rear rows of seats are folded down and it's full tools, ladders, and material. It's the only two seater Escalade I know of. Hahahahaha. It has about 115k miles now so it has a lot of life left in her. But should have the suspension redone and that started me thinking about what my options might be.
Thanks for the info
@Kenneth the gmt900 platform doesn't have a steering box. It has a rack and pinion. So a steering box needs to be added. That's what makes it more difficult.
These things can definitely be done it just depends on how much time and money you want to put into it if that makes sense
@@tahoverlanding no I completely understand that, I'm not a stranger to working on cars. And I know that you can get anything done as long as your wallet is big enough. I tell customers. All the time I can do anything you want as long as you got the money to do it.
Im subscribed love the content. I seen another guy doing similar swap on here on a Chevy but with Ford super duty front axles. This seems like a much easier swap.. ... I have been thinking about this since I put the body lift on my 05 tahoe z71...
I have customers doing this swap in their driveway, start-to- finish in under a month
The Ford super duty axles are so much more difficult, that it would take a flow chart to explain how much more.
I'll give you the highlights:
The Ford axle forces you to lose ABS (even the expensive custom hubs that are sold have the wrong tone ring tooth count for Chevy)
the Ford axle forces you to go 8- lug. But not even the Chevy 8x6.5, but rather a metric 8 lug. So you either need extremely expensive hubs or to deal with it with wheel adapters, or use a Ford rear axle too etc.
You must use custom steering with the Ford axle. My swap can use off the shelf dodge steering in its entirety
The list goes on and on. But that's a few points
Oh I forgot to mention, thanks for the subscribe 👍 always grateful
Does the gmt800 hub bearing bolt right on to the dodge axles? Splines?
See here, I think I cover it best here
th-cam.com/video/GoyOwoTThso/w-d-xo.html
Yes, the gmt800 hubs fit, you must use the dodge hub bolts, not the Chevy.
The splines are the same.
It takes special spacers and longer bolts I sell. They make the dodge caliper centered on the gmt800 rotor when used on the gmt800 hub
Is there a leaf spring conversion/lift for the rear of a gmt 800 suburban? My suburban has stock control arms in the rear. Just curious.
Keep an eye out at some point in the future I will be doing a video discussing leaf spring conversions. But I'll give you a spoiler, I'm not a fan. On my older videos I literally used to sign off by saying "remember, friends don't let friends do leaf spring swaps"
Sorry, I'm just not the guy to ask on that one
@@tahoverlanding Sure will! Only reason I ask is because I plan on doing a front solid axle swap on my suburban and I'm not sure if the rear control arms will be as strong as the front suspension.
I figure I'd pull the rear suspension off a suburban 2500 (I think the 2500s use leaf springs) and install it on my suburban with 1500 leaf springs and doing a shackle flip.
@@hitmanshadowrecon9017 okay so let me just sort of unpack a little bit of what you have said there. First things first a 3/4 ton suburbans have entirely different frames at the back end. Actually it's entirely different front to back I did a video on that like 2 weeks ago. Used a 3/4 ton Suburban as an example
So even if you were to try that it wouldn't work as straightforward as it sounds like you think it will.
Second as you watch more of my videos in the past and those to come you'll find that I do my absolute best to dispel beliefs that what you have is not strong enough
But what I will say is that strengthwise as far as control arms go I've not had any failures of my factory control arms and I beat the living crap out of mine off-road
And what is a common swap for guys doing the swap who plan to haul loads they use the H2 Springs which have a stiffer spring rate. There's a couple of guys that have done the swap that did that.
So to sum up don't replace something you haven't had fail yet, run your rear suspension as is and if in fact it fails then look to strengthen it somehow. You'll find that those who have left it and done little more than just put stiffer Springs in to carry a larger load, they have kept it because they're quite happy with it
@@tahoverlanding Thanks for your quick response, I'm a new subscriber. I plan on doing the front, and when the rear fails I will think about what I can do. I will stay tuned for that video. Anyways thank you for putting out your videos!
@@hitmanshadowrecon9017 thank you as well for commenting. Comments and emails and Instagram messages are how I determine what people want to hear about. So I add your comments in the list of other people who have asked about it it helps me decide what to address. You were probably the third person in a week alone. But leaf Springs have actually been a pretty major point of discussion since the beginning of my channel
Why not just use coil over shocks?
Mostly just for Simplicity, and ease.
A person could, but so far everyone hasn't chosen to, and those that have done the swap are so happy with their swaps they don't have any plans in the future to put coilovers on.
How much does this type of job run
Most guys are doing it in their driveway for 3000 to $4000 total
Is this the same process for a 2005 Silverado 2500 HD? But with a dodge Dana 60 front axle? I’m only asking because I plan on doing this with my 2005 2500 HD soon!!
The process is a little different:
th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qGavnTDiw-U5iO9R
You'll also want to trim the upper control arm bracket of the axle, it might interfere with the wider frame on compression.
You'll also need the 8 lug parts bundle found here:
tahoverlanding.com/solid-axle-swap-parts
when doing 2wd to 4x4 dont you have to do transmission and engine? or just trans?
Technically it's just the transmission output shaft that is different. The rest is the same. Changing the output shaft does require a transmission teardown, so many just swap in an already 4wd transmission for simplicity
@@tahoverlanding thankyou
No problem
Hey man, What do you know about SAS for a durango. If you could help me out with some information. I'll send you all the footage for your channel. I've got a 2000 durango I want to do.
I know a little, and I've worked with a guy that has a Dakota to use my mounts, track bar and other parts
@tahoverlanding That's good to know. I've never done anything like this before, but I've been a fabricator for over a decade. As I cut into it, can I send you some photos and you kinda tell me how things need to go under there. I'd also be happy to purchase some of the parts I need from you. Thank you.
@@michaeldubois6030 please do. You can contact me at Tahoverlanding.com
@@michaeldubois6030 or just Tahoverlanding@gmail.com it goes the same place
Looking to buy some of your parts .. where do I go?
I use Instagram messages @tahoverlanding and if you don't do Instagram, you can get me at tahoverlanding@gmail.com
I was looking at doing this swap but I do have an 05 silverado which has the larger front disks then the standard trucks is it possible to still do this swap with the larger disk?
only the 304mm rotor works.
You could just run a 99-02 front rotor, you don’t have to run the factory 05 rotors
@@devonprice9615 to clarify, it has to be the gmt800 304mm rotor to work with the dodge 2000-2001 knuckles and needs to use the tahoverlanding caliper spacers.
i have a 98 tahoe im not a fab guy or welder is there any way for a guy like me to do this
I see you also contacted us through our website. I was able to reply in greater detail to your email.
Would these type of builds apply to h2?
Yes, but since the H2 front end is based on the HD frame. You just need to treat it like a 3/4ton Tahoverlanding Axle Swap. I did a video talking about this here:
th-cam.com/video/9F55BcMXgqo/w-d-xo.html
Also, I see your E.G.A. I give veterans discounts. Semper Fi
Thanks Sir for the advice and thanks for the discount. I will do homework and hopefully get this done. Your channel is awesome, thanks for being so in depth! SF!
@@leehernandez2368 I look forward to hearing from you 👍
Why not just leaf spring it???
Leaf spring swaps are inferior in every single way.
I actually filmed a video going over the countless reasons. And it was 49 minutes long. Maybe one day I'll upload it as a 3 part series.
But in all seriousness, a leaf spring swap is for someone who isn't interested in maximizing the benefits of their solid axle conversion.
Leaf spring swaps are for individuals who blindly want a solid axle so bad, that they're blind to the deficiencies
what dodge front axle is needed for these swaps?
That, and all other needed parts found here:
th-cam.com/video/CupxI5YYKE8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T6-5P3S0OE2Po2SJ
6 lug Tahoverlanding Axle Swap uses a Dana 44 from a 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
This is a question you may have answered in your previous videos, but I don't recall seeing any footage explaining it:
How did you figure out where to place the new coil buckets for the front axle? I am assuming you have to make some careful measurements and mark the new frame plates.
Thanks in advance!
So, when someone buys my parts, I provide extensive 1 on 1 instructions and walk you through it.
I'll be doing another build here shortly and I'll do an updated video on it. But here's the older one filmed 3 years ago before we had the easy to use, adjustable coil mounts available
th-cam.com/video/4lHVbhOV5XA/w-d-xo.html
if that's easy, I'm fricken remedial. impressive work they did, especially not letting no welding experience stop them from going after the project.
Me though, I have no driveway, and have no tools for my 01' 2500hd ECLB 6.0 I just picked up. It came with a tuff country lift already so the headache is beyond imaginable... my best bet is beefing up the IFS parts, enjoying it for a bit, selling it - then going for a cheaper purchase to justify 3-4k SAS attempt. Or...just pick up a Ram/Ford that already has a solid front o_O
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someday!
"Someday" could be tomorrow. Most guys do this swap for between $3,000-$4,000
Or you could sell the 2 wheel drive and start with a 4wd to save tons.of money and labor.
Doing a SAS on my Silverado.
Since this video is about how easy the #tahoverlandingaxleswap is. Are you doing a tahoverlanding axles wap ? Or a more difficult/expensive one?
@@tahoverlanding well the plans were 80's Chevy truck axle swap. The project started back in 2016 then the guy doing the swap got sick.
@Lifted Trucks USA well with '80s Chev truck axles you'll need different wheels, you'll lose ABS, you'll need a different transfer case, need to heavily modify exhaust, need to cut a hole in your floor. . . The list goes on as to how difficult those axles are to fit in comparison to the #tahoverlandingaxleswap which none of the above are an issue.
I urge you to consider a tahoverlanding swap. Everyone to do it so far is quite happy with it
@@tahoverlanding Yep, well aware... not daily driver, need 1 tons to support 46" tires.
@@LTUSATV the #tahoverlandingaxleswap works with both the half ton, and one ton Dodge axles
Yo how can I contact you bro
Tahoverlanding.com go to "contact" section here:
tahoverlanding.com/contact-us
Does the dodge dana 60 work for this swap as well?
What vehicle do you have?
@@tahoverlanding I have a 1997 K 2500 suburban and would like to do soild axle swap. What are my options?
@@adamtedder700 you can contact me on the contact section of tahoverlanding.com/
Or Instagram message @tahoverlanding
I'll be able to go into further detail there.
But you can go with the Dana 44 from 1994-2001 that came in the 3/4 ton ram which had the 8x6.5 bolt pattern.
The same year range Ram also had a Dana 60 with the 8x6.5 pattern. But the 60 comes at a sacrifice of performance. It raises the center of gravity.
This is because the more bulky housing can't travel upward as far so it needs a higher ride height to get the same upward travel.