1 Ton guru questions

[OLD DAWG]

I finally got my k30 donor truck /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif and needless to say I have many questions. 1st, what's all required to change a slip yoke 205 into a fixed? 2nd is a hydroboost braking system superior to a double diaphragm type? and 3rd(for now)has anyone tried a Milodon 4x4/off road oil pan to help with their BB/1st gen clearance problems?
Thanks, Doug (PS donor is a 1982)

 

[Yukon Jack]

I am going to be using the hydroboost but don't know if it is superior to the one you posted about. Mine is replacing the manual brake booster so it will be a big improvement for me.

On my 454 from an 89 1 ton, I used the factory oil pan and used a couple shim washers on the motor mount bolts on the engine to gain a touch of clearance. You could also solve the clearance issue by using a engine crossmember and towers from a later 4x4 like Burt4x4 is doing.

How are you going to address the firewall/engine issue?

 

[Triaged]

The only problems I have ever heard about hydroboost are leak related. If it leaks I wouldn't swap it in.

All you need to do to convert to fixed yoke is get the rear output and tailshaft (speedo cable housing?). The parts will just swap in.

 

[OLD DAWG]

Since my 72 is far from being nice looking, my plan involves stock height valve covers and a large hammer. I also read somewhere about using a later model crossmember. I forsee alot of late nights, cold beer and Jimmy Hendrix /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif If that fails we have 3 good off road shops in town to bug for ideas.

 

[R72K5]

you could move crossmember forward but would affect driveline lengths though, also i cant remember if the first gen mounts setup makes engine sit higher or lower than second gen ones, in 2wds the second gen mounts make it all sit a little lower i know

and hydroboot is good when you want power brakes but have too much camshaft in the engine

good luck