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  1. cmichels83

    Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.

    Before you get too carried away buying parts to get more "power", you need to determine where you want your power. You expressed the desire to maintain good mpg, which leads me to believe that this is going to be a daily driver and not a race vehicle. Most things people are going to tell you to...
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    Door lock is stuck

    Probably not, I should check it out.
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    Door lock is stuck

    My 83 (in my profile pic) does the same thing on the driver's side. To say it is in poor condition is giving it too much credit. I cut a big circle opening in the door panel so I can crawl in from the passenger side and reach into the door to unlock the driver's door.
  4. cmichels83

    High hump floor carpet

    Do you have a link to where you are looking for new carpets? I am in the middle of a 2wd to 4wd conversion on my suburban and there is a possibility I will need new carpet. Following to hear how this turns out for you!
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    I agree and this is exactly why I bought an older suburban. Sold my 2020 Yukon because maintenance and repairs on the thing were ridiculous. Using the money from selling that to work on this. Originally was looking for something 91-93, but couldn't find anything that didn't need a completely new...
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    The only donuts allowed with that thing is tire spinning. No eating donuts in it! j/k But seriously, don't mess up the interior!
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    Thanks
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    I agree. I liked the idea of having the full-time 4wd, but getting the 203 out of the 76 parts pickup looked like more of a hassle than planned. I am going to be using a 208. There is a 208 currently attached to the 700r4 that I have available. Both are going to be rebuilt.
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    This is very helpful! Based on the last photo, I am less concerned about the width. Maybe a 1" body lift would be a good option for height clearance.
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    I was on the phone with ORD today, and they said the issue I will have is more to do with the width of the hump rather than the height to accommodate the transfer case. They said typically people will cut and patch as needed for the clearance.
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    Are 2WD & 4WD front frame horns/bumper brackets the same?

    I was on the phone with ORD today because I am converting my 2wd suburban to 4wd, and I asked about the bumper mounting and they said 2wd and 4wd bumpers are the same.
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    Yeah, I will be using both the front and rear axles and springs from the 4x4 donor truck. So it will all be 6 lug.
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    I appreciate the info provided. I kind of thought the reason for the 4x4 high humps was a catch-all, and not necessary in all applications. I will give it more time for others to provide input. Maybe someone else who has taken the "try it and find out" will stumble upon this thread who can...
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    I understand all 4wd got the high hump, I am looking for the "why". With the carpet in this thing showroom quality in the middle and back, seems a shame to have to get rid of it in the front due to the hump getting larger. Before I commit to any path forward, I am looking for what the clearance...
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    86 suburban 2wd to 4wd

    Hi all, first post here. I have a 2wd 86 suburban with a 700r4 automatic that I am going to use an ORD 4wd conversion kit on. I have a donor 76 k10 with a dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear w/ 203 transfer case. I also have a second 700r4 that will get rebuilt prior to the conversion. Question I...

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