GM Guy, don't want to hijack your thread or derail it, but if you come across anyone parting an NV4500, I NEED one of those dampers. Thanks in advance.
Thank you guys. Looks like I will be buying that book from Quad4x4, they want a penny or two for it. Wish there was a GM Service Manual for it instead, oh well.
I already have the '93 unit, it is just 2WD which does not work for me. I should have the mainshaft here beginning of the week, and like I said I already have the tailhousing...I should've mentioned this sooner if you are open to a trade.
I don't mind disassembling it to swap mainshafts, I had...
I have a 2wd NV4500 removed from a '93 C3500 SRW truck, and I will be putting it in my '83. I am trying to figure out what all parts I will need to convert it to a 4WD version. I have the rear housing and the mainshaft. I am trying to find a balancer for the mainshaft that does not cost an...
Junkyards now, maaaybe some on a shelf somewhere in GMs Inventory.
Blue Color (RPO: 26I): 15045393
Graphite Color (RPO: 12I): 15753266
Oak Color (RPO: 67I): 15753267
Pewter Color (RPO: 92I): 15753270
The Oak one is the only one that isn't listed as Discontinued and it references VPI (Vintage...
Sorry Ed, that is incorrect. The quadrasteer axle has a 9.75" ring gear. IIRC, it is a Dana 60. There is a quadrasteer Duramax Suburban that has been custom built, it is a plenty strong axle...GM marketed it poorly.
You are welcome for the influence along the way. And the distractions. And the lighter wallet. :D
I remember the first time I saw that truck, and then shortly thereafter the dash was out of it and my mind was blown.
Looks like an awesome project. Really excited that you did not go CTD on this build, love it when the 6.5 is still represented. I don't know if you need any more ideas/influence but here is one of the few CTD builds that I do like, this guy also went for strength and durability: Here.