Another 4x4 conversation thread, this time about donor truck. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shpuz · 05-11-2016, 12:08 PM

I know all about the the swap, frame and suspension wise. Been doing a lot of reading so not going to beat an old horse to death again, but my question is about a donor truck. I'm hoping to make this swap as simple and straight forward as possible. I'm curious as to what would be the best donor pickup? Found an 81 4x4 for dirt cheap, but would a mid 70's work better as far as steering components go or would they all be about the same? Any advice would be much appreciated!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-11-2016, 03:37 PM

A mid 70's truck would have a Dana 44 and full float 14 bolt if it is a 3/4 ton and would make a better start IMO. I think in 78 or 79 they started switching over to corporate 10 bolts. They're OK, but not as strong as a D44.

05-11-2016, 12:08 PM	#1
shpuz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colby, KS Posts: 23	Another 4x4 conversation thread, this time about donor truck. I know all about the the swap, frame and suspension wise. Been doing a lot of reading so not going to beat an old horse to death again, but my question is about a donor truck. I'm hoping to make this swap as simple and straight forward as possible. I'm curious as to what would be the best donor pickup? Found an 81 4x4 for dirt cheap, but would a mid 70's work better as far as steering components go or would they all be about the same? Any advice would be much appreciated!

05-11-2016, 03:37 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: Another 4x4 conversation thread, this time about donor truck. A mid 70's truck would have a Dana 44 and full float 14 bolt if it is a 3/4 ton and would make a better start IMO. I think in 78 or 79 they started switching over to corporate 10 bolts. They're OK, but not as strong as a D44. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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