Suburban conversion to HMMWV

[Preacherboy]

The m1009 has 1/2 ton axles with 3.08 gears...the other CUCV's have 1 1/4 ton axles, but they are 4.56 gears. You don't get places fast with 4.56 gears.

I think 93 and newer 1 tons have the IFS.

See, we are the exact opposite! I want to put a straight axle in the front of my suburban! I want to get away from the IFS...

Just found a H1 in Memphis, TN for $16,500 on CL...wish I had the money, it would loose the gasser engine and get a 6bt and be done up right. But I doubt I could get $15,000 for my duece!

 

[therealsundance]

871/2 and later P/U are 1 ton IFS.

Burb 3/4t changed in 92 to IFS

 

[RiptideRanch]

If I hadn't plunked down the dough to have all the ball joints, etc. redone, I would go to straight axle, as well. But, since I spent the money, I might as well get the handling. Especially if I plan on using it for some low key desert racing.

 

[jamesfrom180]

6k to 8k desert racing!!! I thought I was nuts for the prerunner dodge cummin idea. Never compromise dude, keep your wheels planted and have fun!!

 

[Preacherboy]

871/2 and later P/U are 1 ton IFS.

Burb 3/4t changed in 92 to IFS

There you go the right answer!

I was right in some way though, 93 and newer are all IFS!

When your IFS goes bad next time get a straight axle if you want.

 

[RiptideRanch]

@Jamesfrom180 - It's unorthodox, but what the **** not?!?

@Preacherboy - Thanks for the updated stats. That opens my window up a bit. Although, I'd rather finda a '99 3/4t w/ 35k miles on it and it was rolled. That would get me all whisles and bells of a donor vehicle.

 

[Preacherboy]

My burb is a 98 k2500, 200,000 miles; but near perfect body and interior...just the #8 cyclindar wall was cracked. For now a rebuilt J code 6.2 is going into the truck.

Some day, the truck will get a Cummins and a straight axle in the front (if I don't get distracted with some other project!)

I also want a crew cab, but a Suburban is really nice for hauling lots of people.

 

[RiptideRanch]

Yee ha!

YouTube - Suburban Jump In Silver Lake