71 Blazer T350 To 700R4 Swap...HELP!

[Brj99]

I just bought a 1971 K5 Blazer and I want a highway gear. I want better mileage and less interior noise. I am going to be using this rig for camping and kayaking, not offroading. I was told the most common swap for this was to go with a 700R4? Does anyone have info on this? I am told I will need to relocate the crossmember? Anyone know if I can buy an aftermarket crossmember for this swap? What other issues may be involved. I am not really worried about doing it on-the-cheap, I am more worried about getting it right. Thanks!

 

[chalet2506]

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225250&page=8

Good info in AJ's thread starting around post #64.

 

[Brj99]

Thanks...I'll check it out!

 

[LongIslander26]

Google "Bowtie Overdrives". They have a "live chat with a tech guy" function, and he can tell you everything you need to know. I was just on there today, talked to a guy named Steve, and Chandler. Good guys.