cucv pick up

[keevy]

I've recently bought a military pick up /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif; what do I all need, to change the axels swap in my K5 '87 ?
Which gear ratio is in the 1 ton axels?
Which locker is in there?...and how does it works?
Which maximum tyres size can I use with this gears?
My motor is 350 TBI...
Sorry for all these questions... /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif

 

[daleearnhardt01]

If it has a 350 TBI in it then that has been swapped in. It should have a 6.2 diesel. If its a true CUCV it should have 4.56 gears and a detroit locker in the rear end. The detroit is locked whenever you are on the gas. Tire size is relative but a 37 would be good I think.

 

[keevy]

The motor in my Blazer is 350 TBI The pick up is whitout motor and tranny. Thanks for the info /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[bowtiebstrd]

it should have 4.56 gears with a detroit locker in the rear. the spring pad width may be a little different, can't remember tho.

 

[kennyw]

The front axle will be a direct bolt in using all the parts off of the donor truck. The rear axle will require moving the spring perches and shock mounts /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Other than that it should be fairly simple.

 

[kennyw]

Where are you located... If you are close to the PNW I'd always be interested in helping you "dispose" of the left overs /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif

 

[keevy]

Belgium /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[85HeartBurb]

the spring perches need to be moved on the rear axle and you need to do something with the shock mounts as well!!! /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif

 

[wfo163]

Most of everything has been said. You may need to modify your existing drive shafts a bit. I believe that the axles from the CUCV are larger than what the k5 uses. 37 inch tires work great for that gearing!

 

[k204dr]

is the frame actually narrower or is it just in the srping mounts on the frame?