6.6l Duramax Tahoe

[Reeper27]

Ok to keep confusion down. I am only writing this to get opinons. But what I was thinking, was getting a 2004 or newer tahoe and first tearing all the suspension off and putting dana 60's front and rear, yes a solid axle up front, with a four link and coilovers. get about eight or so inches of lift that way, and than adding a body lift to make room for a duramax. I'd like to have a manual transmission, but I'll go with the allision if I can't figure out the cluth pedal part of it. I was also thinking of getting a regular cab 2500 or 3500 and just swaping the bodies over, I'm gonna use it mainly as a daily driver and to pull a trailer with my woods toys. Any input would be apreciated, and I really want to know what you all think. and if I do this project it will be done over a couple years as funds come to me. but I think it would be cool.

[2007VictoryRed]

That should be fun but a lot of work. A lot of custom work will have to be done to fit the engine, tranny and buff up the rear end the cooling system fuel system maybe the frame. A lot of money. Why dont you get a Silverado with a duramax and fix that up and put a lift on that. I think you will be better off. Just my option

[brims]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28374

[fcknmaw]

That should be fun but a lot of work. A lot of custom work will have to be done to fit the engine, tranny and buff up the rear end the cooling system fuel system maybe the frame. A lot of money. Why dont you get a Silverado with a duramax and fix that up and put a lift on that. I think you will be better off. Just my option

 

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Not to mention you'd already have an 11.5" ring gear full floater in the rear which is stronger then a Dana 60. Then you would only need to buy a 60 for the front. I love straight axle conversions. That would definitely be a sweet ride.

[Draenor]

You'd need a body lift or the transmission tunnel will need to be modified out to clear the allison.

[Draenor]

Or just call these These Guys

[Reeper27]

I'm more leaning towards getting the 3/4 or one ton regular cab with the duramax and dropping the tahoe body on that cause I can get that truck first and drive it for a bit, and do the solid axle up front with the dana 60, the rear is already strong enough. and once I actually do the body swap all I'll have to worry about is a little frame shortning cause you cant get a regular cab duramax in a short bed, and some wireing work. That and I really want a stick so if I find the regular cab duramax with a stick I should be able to transfer those controls into the tahoe body and it should be all good,

 

If you cant figure out what I'm trying to do, I basicall want a 3/4 ton chevy tahoe with a dana 60 solid axle up front with a four link suspension, a duramax with a six speed manual transmission, and about a total of 12 inches of lift on nothing smaller than 37 inch tires.

 

I know I get a lot of crazy looks from people when I pass them on the freeway pulling a 30 foot trailer or longer

[WilliamBos]

That should be fun but a lot of work. A lot of custom work will have to be done to fit the engine, tranny and buff up the rear end the cooling system fuel system maybe the frame. A lot of money. Why dont you get a Silverado with a duramax and fix that up and put a lift on that. I think you will be better off. Just my option

+1

 

Not to mention you'd already have an 11.5" ring gear full floater in the rear which is stronger then a Dana 60. Then you would only need to buy a 60 for the front. I love straight axle conversions. That would definitely be a sweet ride.

 

 

 

Are we aloud to post links to other website here? I also agree buy a DMAX truck and go that route. A conversion can be equally or more expensive.