Making an older G van a 4x4, any info, how to guides?

[turbovanman]

I want to make my van a 4x4, I do alot of winter driving in snow, I have a 98 Jimmy but now have 2 kids, dog, wife and of course matching gear, its a nightmare packing the Jimmy and can't afford a new truck. I can do all my own work so that's not an issue. Anyone have any info, pics on how to do this? I know I'll need a trans, transfer case-suggestions even electric will be ok as I don't go offroading, custom shafts and of course, front axle-suggestions? but have no idea on what to do to the front and what leaf springs to get?

Thanks. I've surfed google but didn't find much,

 

[Ed HD]

Snow tires?

 

[turbovanman]

Nah, I want 4x4, the roads get pretty bad.

 

[6.2 turbo]

I think Quiglys Conversions might make a conversion kit for you,I see quit a few chevys and fords in our area that are 4x4.

 

[turbovanman]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

 

[benjammin]

You could also get a rolling chassis from a wrecked newer van (2003+) that was 4wd from the factory (an "H" van instead of a "G").

 

[turbovanman]

You could also get a rolling chassis from a wrecked newer van (2003+) that was 4wd from the factory (an "H" van instead of a "G").

Interesting. The 4x4 van's around here are super rare, usually contractor type trucks.

 

[dragogt]

Couple of links for ya..

http://www.pathfinder-vans.com/html/van_conversion_kits.html .. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=43

 

[jrsavoie]

Could you start with a Suburban frame and drivetrain?
I've always wanted a Quigly

 

[turbovanman]

Couple of links for ya..

http://www.pathfinder-vans.com/html/van_conversion_kits.html .. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=43

Pathfinder, damn, :thumbsup:

Could you start with a Suburban frame and drivetrain?
I've always wanted a Quigly

We don't have frames, unibody,

 

[jrsavoie]

It'd be a good project for a Ford with a frame.

 

[turbovanman]

For sure, lucky Fords in that respect but that Pathfinder link makes it look like cake, they even make the engine crossmember for $220, steal, :thumbsup:

 

[jrsavoie]

I always wanted a custom Suburban conversion. Stretched with the roof raised to van height.
Somebody used to make a Burb with a raised roof. I never saw a stretched and raised. At least not that I noticed.
Other than a Suburban Limo.

 

[dragogt]

Pathfinder, damn, :thumbsup:



We don't have frames, unibody,

Good luck.. :thumbsup:

 

[turbovanman]

Good luck.. :thumbsup:

Thanks, now I can start collecting parts slowly so the initial HIT doesn't hurt so much, lol.