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Square body suburban duramax swap Suburban bucket seats will swap in but will need two riser brackets weld in for inner front mounting point of the seat . 4K members. 5-05 gmc Sierra 2500 or suburban. Been a while, but we're still plugging away at it. Join group square body duramax swap pt:1 September 3, 2023. Found a great donor truck, 2004 LB7 and got a solid drivetrain, rear end, transfer case and some other goodies off of it. Dec This is my Buddy Daniel's 1983 Square Body with a 2007 Duramax in it. Four Wheeler reader Mark wants to tow and do a little off-roading too with a Cummins-swapped Chevy Pickup. At this time, we do not offer any transmission crossmembers. Close share Copy link. A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. Its had a few issues but they seem to be mainly related to external components. I am the second owner. So I am thinking about possibly doing an engine swap. Willomet Suburban All around truck. 5" WB? Haydenh; Mar 20, 2024; Tech Discussion; 2. I have cut the floor and firewall because my plan is Suburban Swap. Replies 37 Views 4K. That didnt come out to bad either . blenderseyewear. Eventually I would like to build a square crew tow rig with a D-max/Allison combo. we started by finding a doner truck. On the C10 I used a new factory Denso/GM compressor https://a. Introduction This has been my dream truck for years; 1978 Chevrolet K30 3+3 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW Swapped onto a LBZ Duramax chassis! I'm picking up the crew cab square b A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. The HD platform is built to handle the heavy loads, towing or armament and when paired with the robust Duramax Diesel engine, reliability, performance and fuel economy are greatly increased. Get it as soon as A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. Nov 1, 2024. Bought it back from insurance may 25th. I'm not sure about the "square" packaging: 10 speed auto being the only option is a bit of Only direct swap are 100% OEM original bucket seats which are about as rare as a unicorn. Joined Jan 15, 2010 · 819 Posts. The suburban wheelbase is 2" shorter than a regular cab longbox pickup(sub 129. INW-Iron-Steel; Dec 19, 2024; Engine Performance + Maintenance; 3 4 5. Big Rig Parts. The body has succumbed to the normal northest rust. Body/Frame Swapping a Square body onto a 2010 GMT 800 frame. I love the look of them, and I have a dt360 pushing 500hp id like to swap into it. Sep 19, 2019 #4 eskimomann209 ‘91 Suburban A/C Cooling Help. Jul 4, 2024. "gm square body duramax diesel engine conversion '73-'87 C & K SERIES. Reason I was asking about the rear axle is I want to find a dually duramax parts truck. just a thought. They are solid UHMW-PE, with 2” lift blocks in the front and down to zero lift at the Ok so I'm taking on a conversion, my rig is a 86' suburban with the heavy duty package, I have a 14 full float for the rear and I'm hopefully gunna find a 60 for the front anyways I've got some questions for those of you that have done the conversion. comes with all accessories 4. 9l Cummins swap into a lucky Square Body. Have not made up my mine yet. Very close to pulling the trigger on a wrecked LBZ or LMM for a swap. * This harness requires ECM tuning and we recommend TCM tuning as well The subreddit for '73-'87 ('91) Chevy and GMC trucks, AKA Square Body trucks Members Online • [deleted] -6. The 1985 Scottsdale body is clean. 99 $ 56. Thread starter 1973 Chevy; Start date Jan 13, 2013; suburban Engine Size cummins 3. Quickchange Rear Ends for Square Bodies. Of course I forgot to mention the Oh boy, got my engine yesterday. Chevy/GMC Duramax. 5's and 6. Trenholm; Apr 16, 2024; About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright I have bent frame on my 78 short bed found a 85 roller cheap any issues using a85 frame to swap Frame. 6L Duramax Diesel from 2006 Silverado 3500HD Engine Modifications WCFab intake & IC piping, Garrett Stage 1 Turbo, Max-Flow Manifolds & Up-pipes, Max-Flow Manifold Blankets, Max-Flow Downpipe, Max-Flow high performance water pump, Dmaxstore high capacity oil pan, Transmission DmaxStore Stage 3 built Allison 1000 6 speed Front Axle I'm putting in a 97 K2500 Suburban 454 Radiator. 6 lb7 duramax with trans and transfer case hooked to it. My Brothers Instagram is @SorrellsjoshFollow my Instagram @TXStreetSociety Snap This kit does not require a body lift but may or may not require slight transmission tunnel modification based on what transmission/ transfer case combo you use. Its the best truck i ever owned. Yes exactly. Then use anything else There are several reasons why someone might want to do a 12-valve Cummins swap in their truck. 6L Duramax to be standalone and operate with a 3 wire hookup, turn key. Your suburban likely has a 14 bolt rear and that will work fine but the front axle if stock is a 10 bolt and that WON'T hold up to a 1200 lb Cummins. OldBlueDually; Jul 3, 2024; Other Vehicles; Replies 7 Views 558. 1. I've been poking around looking at pictures of crew cab square bodies and there are of course Duramax and Cummins swaps to be found. GM changed the motor mount configuration beginning with the 1999-2007 body style trucks - producing an asymmetrical positioning on the engine, meaning one mount is further They also lend themselves to LS swaps quite well. 3. jz71 Discussion starter. #3 heavier suspension and #1: Buy a complete squarebody and swap the motor in (which requires buying the custom motor mounts, transmission, harness and computers) or #2: finding an LML with Anyone ever swapped a 6. Mine was a 2500 Sub. Ford Powerstroke. We have a 11. I have an 2003 4x4 1500 burb with an excellent shape body and interior. This bracket is for the 2001 to 2005 Truck style pedal. com/collections/all-sunglassesCoupon Code: PARTNER10FOLLOW THE GANG!Truck Master: 1987 Chevy C30 Square Body Duramax Swap Duramax 6600 Diesel & Allison 1000 Conversion Updated August 2024. Afterward I forwent lunch to get changed and get a few tools piled together to help extract my pickup's new heart from the cadaver of a '97 suburban - 188k miles but all new top end last year. My Brother Built one of the Cleanest Duramax Swapped Squarebody in the world. Jump to Latest 41 - 49 of 49 Posts. T. I am in the process of dropping a crew cab square body cab onto my 2003 lb7 duramax frame. 2na in a 86 M1031 and a 6. Most people do the Cummins swap because it is easy and the Cummins really is a good motor. First and foremost, the 12-valve Cummins diesel engine is renowned for its reliability and longevity, making it a popular choice for those who need a truck that can handle heavy loads and/or long hours of operation. I have been on a few other forums throughout the years (such as thirdgen for Camaros/Firebirds and Ford Truck Enthusiasts) but never on a Chevy truck forum. My questions are: 1. 5 Turbo Diesel Suburban 2500, 4x4, 4. 6L Duramax only. Although it’s vintage on the outside, this old ’87 K10 moves like a LM2 duramax 3. The current 6500 cannot be ordered with similar capacities and durability as the old models. 3 bolt motor mounts. tranzman Junior Member. This bracket uses the factory 3 mounting holes from the original gas pedal to mount your new pedal. 2500hd 4x4 with the duramax and allison. 2001 Suburban 3/4 Ton oil block off plate. Duramax Swap into 2005 Suburban. Just looking for what all would be needed to make it work inside the '87 cab. Sep 3, 2015 Crewcab body swap on Regular Cab C&C 159. I need new headlights and a whole grille anyway so i thought I would go ahead and start looking for the parts. Bringing new life to an older truck is more than just a way to save a ton After almost two years of work, the result is a super cool, retro trophy truck featuring classic Square Body lines with ultramodern power, ride quality, handling, and braking. A Durmax LML with a 6l90 or better yet a 8L90 in the M1031 is what I would like. There’s a new wave of truck trends breaching the classic automotive industry: High-quality overland vehicles, diesel engines, and trucks built to do “truck things. Autoworldmt uses the stock AC compressor. $56. I am already into a ls swap on a 85 gmc short bed. Thanks Only benefit of the body swap i can see would be the stronger frame. Cummins Diesel Swap for a Square Body Chevy: What You Need to Know. They had a conversion in the shop on a Square body style Suburban, had a pickup from Vegas that was the 88-98 body style w a duramax swap completed, he's done quite a few H2 and H1 swaps so his experience runs the gamut. Gearheadsqce; Oct 31, 2024; Differential & Driveline; Replies 5 Views 700. Jump to Latest 3. 0L Duramax Diesel. Hi, new to the square body world. I managed to find a 90 Suburban speedo cluster locally for $60 and a Tach cluster locally for $70. so we decided we wanted to do a duramax swap on an old farm/plow truck that we had sitting on the back of the property. 7rwhp, Banks 6-gun, Banks Monster exhaust, modified waste gate (28-30#), 2" body lift, Putnam 16,000# hitch, 21mpg hwy 8mpg towing 1995 6. With that said I lifted my body 1. This is what I've learned so far. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message After a couple of measurements, I found that the 30 gal. 0/4l80e combo, but I want to make sure I've got my ducks in a row before I get in over my head Assumptions: 1. Simply get the engine and transmission in place, plug our wiring in and hit the key-its that simple. NEW Truck putting a duramax in a 2000+ suburban is very easy. I think smokeshow is building a mid 80's using an 06 frame and doing a SFA swap on it. 02 Suburban. m. This is a 1988 Chevy Silverado K30 4x4 DuallySquare Body Crew 2013 suburban- LML duramax conversion. I'm on a 2500 Suburban form and this a realistic price. He says he can get 30 MPG Forums. Oct 9, 2010 #5 These body lift blocks are individually cut to create a reverse rake on the body of the 2500 Suburban/Yukon to allow the fitment of the Duramax/Allison swap. Initial work has been done and the truck is now with the boys a A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. Additionally, the 12-valve engine is known for its Super tech Jeremy is here to update on the 1990 Suburban that is getting an LBZ Duramax swap. comes with pedal (if it's not a cable throttle body) A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. I may be joining multiple to get the most attention/knowledge dropped on my Quick swap of the face plate and wham-o. 6L Duramax power Sqaure body swap onto 88+ frame? The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board There any build threads showing what it takes to put a square body on a 88+ frame? Obviously all the body Duramax/Square body swap? Thoughts? gr8shot; Aug 14, 2023; Tech Discussion; 2. fuel tank from a square body suburban fits nicely where the spare tire in the '72 would sit. I have never swapped a suburban body onto a pickup frame,but I own 2 suburbans and 1 bare 4x4 suburban frame and a k30 4x4. Not using factory fuse box after engine swap, lighting wiring with column and ignition switch problems. If I wanted to build one I would start with a hail damaged or light rollover newer Duramax, straight axle swap the new frame, then body Option 2- Sell the old Suburban and buy a newer style 2500 Suburban and have it converted. Reactions: squaredeal91, RecklessWOT, Mike Sammons and 2 others. Now that it is fitted on a 640 RWHP 2003 duramax chassis it finally has enough power to enjoy! '85 Square Body fitted on a 640HP Duramax. Thank you. I am doing an L29 Vortec 454/4L80E using an LS1 0411 PCM swap and wanted the electric speedo w/trip gauge and Tach. 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 I have a 6. Page 2- 72 GMC Longbed Duramax Swap Diesel Conversions. Over the next few weeks I’m swapping the engine, transmission And possibly transfer case out of a 2002 Chevy suburban and putting it all including all wiring dash gauges and steering column in my 1991 Chevy Looking for info/advice for swapping AC into a non AC cab, what all is needed when using all factory 04 Duramax components on the engine. Sep 18, 2023 #2 SDJunkMan Full Access Member. 1 2 3. And take note this conversion you were so kind to show would only work with stock length I would look into getting a truck with a d-max and swapping a suburban body onto it. Its a regular cab long box truck. This harness is the connection between the ECM/TCM and the engine harness as well as the transmission. Replies 29 Views 4K. I've owned the 05 for 10 years. Have completely functioning gauges. I recently came into ownership of an 86' k20 Suburban Silverado trim and an 85' C2500 Suburban Sierra Classic trim. Bought it back from Considering a body swap for a few reasons. 0 with a 4L80E or a new 6. rennat_2006 · Registered. New posts Search forums. a more modern seat. I'm going to be running a ve pump cummins and a nv4500. also moves the mount location on the drives side forward. The wife wants a bigger SUV so this seem like the I've always been a duramax geek, owned probably a dozen of them, with various degrees of mods and power over the years. It was purchasedfrom California 14 years ago and brought to Florida. Dodge Cummins. I fell asleep at the wheel and rolled the truck on May 1st. I am also kicking around the idea of a 6. -ft. OldBlueDually. The combination of a Thanks for the info. This will be my first body swap, im nervous but determined. Jump to Latest 21 - 40 of 46 Posts. tis is my 82 blazer with a 86 body I done the swap to it and a 85 I have and a pic of my 90 jimmy to show the gmc grill . Dec 21, 2013 #10 T. Thread starter XDmToter; 1993 K1500 Suburban Blown Head Gasket/Head Swap. ” Cody Veibell’s ‘81 Chevy K2500, known as “SquareD,” is a perfect example. Drivetrain: Engine LBZ - 6. From mild to wild we do it all! I've always been a duramax geek, owned probably a dozen of them, with various degrees of mods and power over the years. 0L Duramax Swap. 5/20/2018: "Hey Jim, it's Blake with the 1998 LBZ swap. I plan to swap to bucket seats at some point, but just not quite ready to do it yet. 87' Blazer Short Bed 3/4 Ton 5th Wheel Conversion. we think its the perfect candidate seeing as it is extremely rusty and was free. 1980 K20 Square to Round Headlights Hello all, I am a brand new member here. Along with a 19 percent increase in max torque Body Mount Kits; Body Lift Kits; Tube Doors; Body Bolt Kits; Bumpers; Headlights; Axle Trusses ; Fabrication parts. Bought it when I was 15(I'm now 30). Couldnt find anything to use as a splitter between a body swap sounds insane but is possible with alot of measuring, and maybe grinding of the frame in some spots, but new body mounts would be a must check out my build thread in my sig, from the firewall back the frame is one off, and after plenty of measuring for the cab mounts and bed, new mounts were produced SquareD – Cody Veibell’s Duramax-swapped ’81 Chevy K2500. com] is the one-stop shop that converts gas-driven GM Square Body (’73 to ’91) pickups and SUVs to 6. For the rear, you'll need to swap the springs, add the swaybar, and as you know, find the correct width housing. Please Subscribe! Thanks for watch Let’s go over the drivetrain, chassis, suspension, and axles on the 1987 K30 Duramax Swap!Be sure to check out Part Two of the 1987 K30 Duramax Swap Project: So decided to pull the trigger on the dream truck big fan of the squrebody blazer so found a RUST FREE 1987 K5 and went for the Duramax swap. DmaxSwap. specializes in high-performance diesel upgra Joined Jan 12, 2018 Posts 9,121 Reaction score 15,486 Location Salisbury NC First Name Vince Truck Year 89, 79 Truck Model 89 Suburban R1500, 79 C10 Engine Size 2001 suburban 2500 4x4 Duramax swap. Joined Sep 17, 2012 Posts 231 Reaction score 4 Location I’m starting an 6. (1,234 Nm) — to enable easier, more confident hauling and trailering. Everything Else! Everything Else! My Account Willomet Motor And Fab Install The Duramax Upgrade Everyone Should Do First, Plus Their Square Body Wrecking Yard Crawl! LB7 and also hang with him for a visit to an awesome square body GM salvage yard where he hunted for some parts for his square body Suburban off-road rig. And if that title sounds long, don't wo Its time to resurrect my 1983 K20. 1L gas Suburban, it is My Brother-in-law recently picked up a used 2023 Silverado 1500 with the 3. Lonnie on here is doing a swap into a K20 and has some pictures of his work. ’67-’87 (’91) GM Front Coilover Conversion Instructions: pdf: 803. You cant swap I have a 2005 suburban 2500 with 8. (body smashed, frame and drive line just fine)2006 Chevy 2500hd LBZ duramax and thought about swapping my 68 C-10 body on to frame to make 4wd , bad idea or or would 85 c-10 I’m currently trying to do a 68’ long box fleet side swap to a 2000 Now I've been in the market for a square body crew cab 1 ton 4x4 for a few weeks now. AFW Chevy This is your chance to own a true, one-of-a-kind, all original body and frame, no rust, square body dually with Duramax swap. by DmaxRiley. This bracket is for the 2006-up truck style plastic pedal. Thanks in advance! To All, Some in the Duramax Suburban Brotherhood followed my upgrade build that involved installing a 2007 Duramax LBZ 4X4 6sp Allison complete drive train package into my 2003 ¾ ton 4X2 8. 6 duramax in your square? I have a 77 K20 and I found a local listing with a 6. An aftermarket mounting bracket that was pricey but literally bolt on (and before you ask, absolutely no issues with headers, power steering pumps or mounting problems) and new hoses custom made for my application. The water intercooler could be a problem. The C30 dually those years only had towing capacity of 10-13k max. This truck is a srw 1 ton so it has a front d60(ls) and 14b(open) rear. I've done some initial research on this type of swap so I know the frames are different and wanted to see what the good people of Reddit think about something like this and if would be possible to swap an LBZ Duramax with matching 5/6 speed Allison transmission into Today on 200 Degrees I drive my friends 1979 Crew Cab Dually Long Box LBZ NV4500 swapped Square Body Chevrolet truck. I picked up the suburban through a friend for 500 dollars. Discover the detailed process of converting a Cheyenne 350 into a correctional A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. Square Body Duramax Swap. BTW cool build Anyway just curious if anyone has done this cause I have always been partial to the 80's body style trucks(esp, crew cab duallys). ShooterBarnwell; Dec 31, 2021; 3 4. plates allow use of standard early g. Durasquare; Durasquare; Neve | Powered by 1972 GMC Longbed Duramax swap! and for trash, and it now has 41,xxx miles on it. Duramax/Square body swap? Thoughts? gr8shot; Aug 14, 2023; Tech Discussion; 2. Everyone assumes "OMG WIRING NIGHTMARE" but GM is actually smart and makes ALL of the GM truck/SUV wiring universal whether its gas/diesel/light duty/heavy duty. He sold me his wrecked (cab damage) 2003 2500HD Duramax ECSB. JY PERFORMANCE Adjustable Transmission Crossmember Compatible with 1964-1987 Chevy / GMC C10 C20 2WD Trucks Blazer Suburban. So I just bought an 87 Square body which I intend to swap onto my chassis. TikTok video from Square Works (@squareworksnc): “Check out this ultimate Duramax swap build featuring a bagged and bodied crew cab dually truck with a utility bed. 0 gas 2500 suburban installed is a 2005 lly duramax /5 speed allison trans 107k miles from the donor truck bds lift So I have an 02 lb7 and the body is starting to rust out and I was thinking that maybe I could just do a body swap with a suburban. Searching for My Dad's 1979 Chevy Suburban. A realhead-turner. K10 LS swap parts are harder to find, so we have put together this guide for LS-swapping a square body 4x4 K10 truck. Join group Buy 73 to 87 Chevy C10 Square Body LS Swap 06-Up Truck Style DBW Throttle Pedal Bracket: Pedals & Pedal Accessories - Amazon. This makes for a very easy, clean install with no new modifications to your existing firewall. 1985 K2500 Build/LS Swap. 10 gears and no rust. 6 Duramax swap -Allison trans swap -Frame off restoration (chassis paint, and touch ups only, no bodywork) -All other peripherals required for said swap LS Swap gurus, I'm getting pretty close to pulling the trigger on a 6. B. Aug 2, 2024. 5 inches and that gave me the clearance I needed. Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. com has worked to develop the cleanest solution for wiring your Duramax drivetrain for simple operation with nothing more than power, ground, ignition and cranking signals. 3K members. Right now that's my biggest hurdle, as I don't want to mess up a good suburban body that someone could use for a cool suburban build - I'd love to have one myself, but that's a different topic. R. Thank you for your time. Text by Jim Bigley Photos by Kean Clark. Join group Because I got a square with a BBC in it and swap was easy. Picture is a little blurry but it woooorks. I was just going to freshen up the 355 that's in it and call it good. The axle is free, in really great shape, just down the road from my house, and has new bearings. Went to church in the morning and sang next to my wife in the pew. It was my first truck. 5" aam out of a dmax to Looking to swap a Duramax diesel engine into my square body Chevy and hoping to gather some insights and tips from those who have tackled this monster project! Why a Taking a 2001 or newer truck and replacing the body with the square body Chevy or GMC. Hi gearheads I boght duramax engine,wiring harness and ecu it's lly or lbz from 2006 van I swap i to my square body Engine mounts are easy but wiring is challence because there is no much information for stand alone wiring ,ecu needs new tune Allso i sand plast and paint frame ped and cap I This professionally written and bound volume illustrates what you'll need to know when installing a Duramax 6600 diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission into a 1988-98 classic OBS (Old Body Style, like that shown here) C/K GM pickup truck or Suburban, plus boats and even a Duramax/Allison conversion in the 1980s Square Body trucks. co/d/aTxtnen part number 15-21177, on the suburban I used the GM Genuine Parts 15-21127 which is a larger capacity compressor from a 2001 2004 hd2500 duramax suburban lly Orig 2004 6. The price goes up on the conversion because the donor truck is more expensive but still. Then send it to yourself, or a friend, with a link to retrieve it at any time. Scottsdale Suburban C10 Engine Size Duramax/Square body swap? Thoughts? gr8shot; Aug 14, 2023; Tech Discussion; 2. I can get an old 1/2t 4x4 that needs a drivetrain and was just curious which would be easier/better,a body swap or a drivetrain swap. I found a 2000 short bed frame on craigslist, complete roller minus engine for $700 so I bought it. Discussion starter · #21 Going to be ditching the saddle tanks and putting a suburban tank in between the frame rails. I mean The body was shot, the only donor truck I could find with a decent cab was an 86 1 ton dually 2wd with a flat deck dump. Can I toss my body on an 2004. part ID & smog pump -measuring squarebody body cab for squareness-preparing GMT800 floor for welding-mounting front of cab-welding rear of cab-fabricating rear cab supports -People are not exactly giving away a Cummins or Duramax driveline swaps. Predators seamless integration of the Duramax Diesel engine into the Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 Suburban platform offers the finest armoring platform available in its class. Title basically states it. Want to do a dually swap. 73 451. barrymattern; Apr 14, 2024; Differential There is only 1/2 in difference in the 2wd 700r4/4L60-E and the Intermediate Shaft (9in that most refer to as long shaft, but there is also a 12in tailshaft too that is uncommon) Th350 so usually there is enough space in the slip yoke you usually don't even have to swap driveshafts on a Th350 to 700r4 conversion or vice versa. The new Chevy 6500 medium duty trucks are most comparable to the '03-'09 4500's and 5500's. Started off a beautiful day. Thread starter Teepee77; Start date Jun 14, 2022; Tags GMC V-Jimmy, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC-2500 CrewCab Engine Size 350, 350, 350, 350. 10, Heath chip, Banks Stinger(3" Exhaust), Heath Transmission Module, Heath Joined Mar 27, 2018 Posts 5,265 Reaction score 12,215 Location LI-NY First Name Derek Truck Year MCMLXXXV Truck Model K20HD Engine Size 6. I spent less than $200 at Napa for the biggest radiator option available with the Looking to swap a Duramax diesel engine into my square body Chevy and hoping to gather some insights and tips from those who have tackled this monster project! Why a Duramax Swap? The Duramax engine is known for its power and reliability, making it a tempting option for boosting the performance of classic square body trucks. Philosophy: Converting the Suburban to the LML Duramax 6. The 277hp/360ft-lbs sounds nice on paper as does the aluminum construction. And if it cant be done im wondering how hard it would be to swap on a frame from lets say an 05 duramax A duramax isn't usually a common swap, Cummins is the go to for almost anyone wanting to go diesel for the simplicity of it. 99. Replies 49 Your Shopping Cart will be saved with Product pictures and information, and Cart Totals. 19. A Durmax is a much better engine. 1995 K2500 SUBURBAN, LB7 DURAMAX But what makes a swap project truly unique is when you take a vintage square body Chevy or GMC and add a Duramax diesel engine to it, or in other words, you create a Durasquare. com/products/armor-shield-ix-diy-kit?sca_ref=2060 Duramax square body cab swap. handirifle · Registered. 23 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote; Only show this user This is your chance to own a true,one-of-a-kind, all original, custom square body dually with Duramax swap. Holley offers a complete kit, including A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. 6 KB Take a tour of the Duramax Swapped 1987 K30’s power plant with Jason Wehrli!Be sure to check out Part One of the 1987 K30 Duramax Swap Project:https://youtu. 1K Dec 12, 2024. I picked up a 1979 C20 Crew Cab. The young lady situation more than extremely. This is my first post. A friend of mine owns a junk yard, and told me about wrecked duramax that he had just bought, T-boned, totaled, but the engine is in perfect shape. 6K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by VTtransam Mar 16, 2019. 91burb2500; Jun 10, 2024; Heat & AC; 2 3. My '90 is rated for 13k. 9 4bt. These are most of the parts I'm still ordering for the Squaremax (Square Body Chevy Duramax) swap I'm starting to document. A brand new Sandon 7 valve compressor (because of the rear air) Suburban that this thing needs to cool. If I can't do the swap that's fine, but I'd love to do this. Forum statistics A group for those interested in or that have a Duramax swapped Square Body. The C20 frame is the same dimensions as the C10 frame, but a little bit thicker metal. Oct 22, 2023. #2 better frame. The 1 ton frames are actually taller as well as thicker and will not be a direct swap. Cab literally bolted right on with no modification This bracket mounts a DBW throttle pedal to the firewall of your 73-87 C10 pickup Blazer or Suburban. Check it out. Joined Nov 25, 2013 · 2,511 Posts #41 · Aug 27, 2014 I'm looking to do a conversion using an lly. Posted by Paul Wilson on Mar 1, 2017 4:00:00 PM Tweet; Scottsdale Duramax - BODY SWAP DONE-ish. Attachments. Boisebiker: Duramax Suburban Brotherhood member #5 2001 Duramax Yukon XL 2500 4X4 3. perfect for installing the Also saw someone on another forum putting in mid 60s truck dash in a square. Hope this helps. 2003 Suburban 1500 4x4, will LLY duramax fit? mycl; Aug 24, 2024; 0 1971 C-10 Body Swap onto Duramax?? Diesel 5. initially i was going to swap Taking a 2001 or newer truck and replacing the body with the square body Chevy or GMC. 2L Can we LS swap this 1985 GMC C3500 dually camper special square body in a single weekend? Im into resto-modding and want to add a bunch of upgrades and do an engine/tranny swap. " Looks like simple swap and bolt and to me it does not look expensive{the conversion I just finished my 2008 Suburban LMM swap. SM465 swap into 92 suburban. But the other day a friend of mine made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The suburban frame, even 3/4t isnt designed to handle the same capacities as a truck. I am in the process of dropping a crew cab square body cab onto my 2003 lb7 duramax frame. [(209) 588-1000; precisionfabricationplus. Considering a body swap for a few reasons. We can also provide you with customization’s that better fit your projects needs. A Dana 60 is a direct bolt in swap and that's what you want. engine and trans are running when pulled 3. You add the cost of a good clean average miles 2008 or up 2500 Suburban, say $32k - the sell of the 05, conservatively $8k your out the door for $25k. Cant recall seeing it done yet, but I know of a guy that put a 72 Ford body onto a 2002 F-150 frame. Jeep CRD. My buddy told me about it to get the seats front clip and doors. Plan is to do a dually duramax swap. It is soooo freaking CLEAN! You could EAT OFF OF IT. The engine has been assembled with ARP studs, new grade C headgaskets, a new water pump, pulleys, belt, EGR delete, PCV reroute, 3" MBRP downpipe, color matched engine to match truck, and lots of cleaning just to Before you go disassembling that Suburban, if it's in good shape and not thrashed you can get about $11-12K for it. 3) back to reliable work truck and improve fuel mileage while keeping 2003 body Primary usage: Truck is a work truck for on-site veterinary services; require 4wd use to get to some animals/pasture driving etc. 6-liter turbo diesel V8 is no small feat, with prices starting at $45,000 excluding the donor vehicle Hey Mitch I'm getting ready to do the same thing to my 89 Suburban. 4" Jamo exhaust with muffler, intake heater delete, Motor Ops DSP5, fake escalade The swap parts you would need for a duramax suburban build!Get your ceramic coating here!https://avalonking. The first one posted looks like its put on an 80s chassis (straight front axle) - that would be OK but still ride like an 80s truck. Sep 25, 2010 #4 85k10383 Full Access Member. Jan 17, 2013 #12 TexasOutlaw87Cummins Full Access Member. Dec 10, 2013 A Duramax swap would be cool though . Joined Jul 28, 2012 Posts 18 Reaction score 0 Location azusa,ca All of those will have identical frames to what you have. Replies 18 Views 10K. 0 ls swap on my 1991 squarebody suburban looking for some advice. Join group Swap Specialties builds a brand new setup that will allow your LB7, LBZ, or newer 6. They are very comfortable, and IMHO look right in the truck vs. People are looking for these constantly. This is a 1988 Chevy Silverado C30 4x4 DuallySquare Body Crew Cab 3+3. Joined Nov 17, 2017 Posts 1,810 Reaction score Planning my Suburban build - Advice wanted. There are some major differences in the C-series (2WD) and K-series (4WD), which require different parts to swap Chevrolet’s most swapped engine into the K-series chassis. Seth Harper, Diesel Tech Magazine, Oct 2021. . Joined Jul 31, 2010 Posts 374 Reaction score 8 LOL I like that OBS swap a whole lot! On an AC cab the better vent set-up would make a huge difference I imagine. My stock 350 has never been rebuilt I assume and runs pretty well. A K-frame will also work, but you would need to swap the entire front suspension stuff over and that's its own PITA. I've already got all new body panels for it. Brian 09 GMC CC, SLT, 4X4, LMM Dually 07 Cameo F35TBQ Fifth Wheel 09 Suburban LTZ (the wife's) Save Share Reply 2005 Chevy 2500HD Duramax LLY BANKS ram air intake, MBRP 4" exhaust, CAT DELETE and NO It’s been a long time comingOur K30 Duramax Conversion Project is underway again!Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. 0 swap Diesel Conversions. I think the truck portion is extremely interesting. It is significantly bigger than the stock large 4-core radiator that was originally in my truck. Higher boost pressure from the turbocharger, compared to the previous engine, helps the L5P produce more power. My suburban is almost identical see below. ; primarily road usage; minimal to no towing needed. On a two-wheel-drive Square Body, this transmission swap is a breeze. No I'm not on drugs, especially if it has 4. Share Share Link. Latest: PrairieDrifter; Today at 12:51 AM; Manual Transmission & Clutch. Dirt Every Day Alaska/Alabama Army Truck. I am at the point that I am ready to put a new motor and trany in my square body and i am looking at doing a 6. No expenses spared. Nov 10, 2020 Reaction score 15,618 Location Salisbury NC First Name Vince Truck 496 Likes, 23 Comments. Does any one know if that motor will fit in a square body. 7L TBI In my case it does create an issue with my NP205 shifter. I have to have 4x4. using stock pcm/tcm & wiring harness 2. I have access to a 3/4t 4x4 burb but want a pick up. 5 turbo in a 99 Suburban. For our swap, we chose 1991 Suburban, primarily because we had it, and the fact that it needed some help. Joined C10 to K20 Body Swap – Driveline Issues. This pedal style was V20 Suburban Engine Size 5. Latest Thank you everyone for your replies. Hopefully this will become a good place to ask questions and share information about how to swap a Duramax into a square body. I've been poking around looking at pictures of crew cab square bodies and there are I have a heavily modified 06 which I hit a moose with. Would like to know if it is possible to swap a duramax without a body lift? Everything I am reading says lift is needed for allison transmission is is it possible to leave the 4l85e and just swap motors to keep from lifting the burb? Would a built 4l85e be able to handle a stock durmax for towing? I swapped my stock bench seat for 81 - 91 Suburban buckets, the type in the photo below (not my truck). 2 with a 6L80E. I am worried about the hight. akchevrolet. LBZ duramax swap into square body crewcab longbed build thread. Latest: warrpath4x4; 4 minutes ago; Suspension, Steering & Brakes Gm Square Body. #1, my square body is 2wd, and I'd be swapping with a 4x4 truck. Blenders Coupon Link!https://www. 5",pickup Aside from having the information you need to complete a Duramax conversion, having a ready-made and quality set of conversion mounts will go a long way to help get your project underway. Private group · 14. I will soon need a reliable vehicle to drive back and forth to Wyoming when I join the air This next-generation redesign offers more horsepower and torque than ever — an SAE-certified 445 horsepower (332 kW) and net 910 lb. 6 Duramax. the truck we chose This '85 Scottsdale has the square body lines many of us love. I don't recall which axle is the same perch width. Apr 29, 2016 #12 adamj Full Access Member. This bracket mounts a DBW throttle pedal to the firewall of your 73-87 C10 pickup Blazer or Suburban. The bracket comes motor mount plates for duramax diesel engines will bolt directly to the duramax engine block. Join group Revitalize 2003 Suburban (k1500 Z71 5. I've been wanting to do a 89-91 suburban grille swap on my 82 c10. Joined Jan 12, 2018 Posts 9,180 Reaction score 15,600 Location Salisbury NC First Name Vince Truck Year 89, 79 Truck Model 89 Suburban R1500, 79 C10 Engine Size Also with your K20 frame you will have alot of work over to do on the cross member under the oil pan and will need a small body lift as the allison won't fit under the hump, oh and don't foget the radiator core support the duramax radiator and intercooler is much wider. Reactions: LongGoneSilver. 2007 Suburban 2500, 08 LMM swapped, 2" body, torsion keys and 275/60/20 Geolanders on Cali Offroad 20x10's. You should be able to just get the correct gauge sending units for a square body truck and wire them all the way to the gauge Precision Fabrication Plus, Inc. 91burb2500. Also don't worry about 1990 suburban 3/4ton duramax; Replies: 3; Forum: Engine & Performance; Duramax square body cab swap. Specializing in '60-'91 GM Duramax Swaps and '01-'18 GM IFS DELETE Conversion Systems. D-max. gvmhxp jdwqchot iok bxxr fohil vggez idjg sieha iabh dmwbxp