'89 R3500 Crew Cab 2wd to 4wd conversion & beyond

[Bent77]

Just put a jack stand on the tail for support

 

[mrk5]

Just put a jack stand on the tail for support

Come to think of that, I could also make something with some 2x4s that would stay with the stand.

I should clarify. I'm not getting into the guts, just gonna pull the pan, change the filter, and the manual shifter shaft.

 

[Bent77]

It'll be fine

 

[78K30]

It'll be fine

This

I’ve seen guys leave them that way for extended periods

 

[78K30]

Oh and to reflect on your exhaust reroute comment, I have my 350 dumping out right in front of th me tire on either side and it’s jusr fine. I was initially worried about drone but it’s actually very tolerable in the cab

 

[skunked]

I think they are 117" & 130" for the 2 wheelbases. So a longbed has about 13" in front and 11" in the rear versus a short bed.

My concern would be how the cross members work out. I have one at the back that is basically just over the receiver hitch. That's the one I think could be different and pushes the tank towards the axle. I also think this could be where the differences

Maybe this weekend I'll flip the 26 gallon tank up under sancho and see how much room there is. I'm thinking another 7" will be tight without a huge lift.

 

[ZooMad75]

I'll bring the tank up for the birthday boy @Bent77 then.

 

[Bent77]

I'll bring the tank up for the birthday boy @Bent77 then.

Well if nothing else Scott can gander at it and use it for measuring. Haven't recycled enough brass yet to find the project

 

[mrk5]

Speaking of project funds, anyone need parts off a 95 K3500 with no transmission, tcase, or rear driveshaft?

 

[mrk5]

I wonder what's in this box....

 

[nvrenuf]

I wonder what's in this box....

A very expensive bottle opener.

 

[mrk5]

Another thing I'm debating is whether I should keep the stock converter or if I should get something aftermarket. I've had good luck with with the Hughes Towmaster converter in my 700r4 but I'm also thinking the stock one on the 4l80e should be good since it was bolted to a 454. Greg also mentioned that he could build me a converter.

 

[Bent77]

I'd let Greg do a converter. Especially since the other is unknown

 

[mrk5]

True, and luckily it's a known unknown. It's the unknown unknown things that get ya.

 

[Bent77]

Ok Ashcroft

 

[mrk5]

I thought it was Rumsfeld.

 

[brokenparts]

I thought it was Rumsfeld.

Correct.

 

[mrk5]

Oh and to reflect on your exhaust reroute comment, I have my 350 dumping out right in front of th me tire on either side and it’s jusr fine. I was initially worried about drone but it’s actually very tolerable in the cab

I've gotten old and don't like loud exhaust anymore so I'm cautious about making it too loud.

 

[mrk5]

I did more research... the hydramat (#16-111) that I pictured earlier will work with this intank pump or any intank pump with a 11mm OD inlet.

Are you going to give those a try?

 

[skunked]

I've gotten old and don't like loud exhaust anymore so I'm cautious about making it too loud.

Me either, I stopped buying flowmasters years ago. FWIW the single 3" through a 21" magnaflow is manageable through the drivers rear bedside on my SWB. If you swung it over the passenger side and it being further back it would be even better for the driver. I should
also note that I don't have any drone, just a louder exhaust note WOT.