I want to "add" 4 wheel drive to my 95 1500 suburban

Asked by paulstruck May 12, 2013 at 03:29 AM about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 RWD

Question type: Car Customization

I want to "add" 4 wheel drive to my 95 1500 suburban w/ a 350. I have bought a 99 that has a good working 4 wheel drive on it. My question is this. Have I lost my mind or is this doable? if it is any suggestions? I would appreciate any wisdom that yall could give me. I do have access to two lifts and are tools to help with this job. how long should this take? what do I need to watch out for? what are the tricks to get this done?

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I see complications on an electrical level---Have you got locking hubs? is the selector between 2 and 4wd fully electrical, are there more than one generation of equipment you're tryin' to join together....you may be wise to plan this operation noting the complications, then decide~

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you ll need to put in so much work that you will wish you just bought a 4wd Suburban. My 2wd suburban got around in snow almost as well as my 4wd one, not enough difference to justify the change over.

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said it in the other post. It's easier to just find a suburban that's already a 4x4. The front ends are different. And a 99's trans wont work on a 95. Go buy a locker or something

full electric transfer (no shift leaver) no locking hubs. 99 donor 1500 w/ 350 to 95 recipient 1500 w/ 350. useful? yeah I know just looking to have something to say "I did it". Kind of a hobby. Money well couldn't we all use more of that? but I am going to spend it somewhere, but I am getting the felling that it would be best, if at all, to change the top of the frame (body swap) rather than under the frame, the legs part. I had not thought about that route. good catch! thank you! So... to 4x4 or not to 4x4... that is the question.

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If you really want to make it something. Do a solid axle swap in the front and lift the back a little to match. Thats the best way to go. Anyone with a 88+ 4x4 chevy would agree they would rather have a solid axle.

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Can i put a 4wd transmission on a 2wd chevrolet Suburban c1500

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If you an a crossmember, the transfer case and a new driveshaft. Yes but that doesn't give you 4x4

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