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Originally Posted by willett
not to be a buzzkill, but aren't 4x4 vans notorious for bent frames?
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GM vans do not have frames
they are basically unibody.
I have seen this done before, but it required massive modification to the front of the van structure as the engine cross-member and 2wd suspension mounting points are all in the way of a solid axle.
Years ago a company called Pathfinder made a kit to "bolt-in" and add either a leaf sprung or coil-over solid axle.
Leafs are very hard to do unless you want to have your mounts sticking well out in front of the van.
Coils are a bit easier, but still require massive amounts of fabrication.
Also you have to consider the differences in steering between a van and a solid axle truck.
Not to try and steer you away from this, heck I have a 94 G20 sitting in my garage that I want to do the same thing to, and I have a full 1/2t driveline sitting around to swap into it as well.
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