Is this a straightforward install to the 84 cab? Now I can get started on the chassis. Good luck and keep us appraised on the progress, pics are always welcomed. You can see the outline of the rivet shank on the hole at the top right of the mount. I find a decent chassis, with the drivetrain I want, with a blown motor, or rusted out body. The various engines created 210 to 360 foot-pounds of torque. Transmission options for the Chevy K20 consisted of a three-speed manual, a four-speed manual, a four-speed manual with overdrive, a three-speed automatic and a four-speed automatic.
We've had the best luck with using factory type tie rod ends for steering since they are a better single shear connection and have good service life. With the part clamped in a vise, the tapered pin and a hammer is used to knock the rivet out. A 350 cubic-inch V-8 engine came with 175 hp, 275 foot-pounds of torque, a 4-inch bore and a 3. The K10 model had a height from road to roof of 72 inches while the K20 model had a height of 73. In 4wd models, the tunnel bolts in place.
The bed has 8 bolts holding it on, and the cab itself, has 6 bolts. Your buddy's truck must be in great shape for him to want to convert it. Crossover steering is also a necessity with a solid axle swap and we have the parts you need for your '88 and newer truck with a solid axle conversion! If you do this everything is just a parts swap with the only exception being cutting the transmission tunnel out of the 4x4's cab, and welding it into the floor of the 4x2 cab. Additionally, the plastic ends don't appear to have a heat treat, our band saw flew right through them. The wheelbase of the short-bed truck measured 117 inches; its length was 191. These are not the same as the draglink ends, be aware. It had a first gear ratio of 3.
If it was me, and I wanted a 4wd, but owned a 2wd, here's what I'd do. You need to be aware also of the manual clutch rod assy under the cab, yours will not have the holes in frame or bracket to mount it, so looking at anouther truck, even in a junk yard will yeild the measurements you need. You need models, years, and makes. The Offroad Design D44 steering arm end is cut on an angle to correct for the ball joint axis inclination angle and keep the angle on the rod end minimized for best life of the joint and more vertical wheel travel without steering bind. Michael If you don't already; you'll also need a flywheel and a pilot bearing. It was the last year that the 250-cubic-inch inline motor was available in Chevy trucks -- this motor was replaced in 1985 by a 4. Take all the steps to make it last too.
Other unleaded gasoline engine options were a 292-cubic-inch inline, a 305-cubic-inch V8, a 350-cubic-inch V8 and a 454-cubic-inch V8. The only parts you'd take, are the ones to make the 4wd work. I have a 1984 Chevy halfton 4x4. Six different trim packages were offered on the 1984 Chevy K20. If I come up empty there, then I'll do some more searching.
We're not getting converted, this particular truck has sentimintal value so it is staying, even though it wears a bow-tie. Every pre-85 4x4 that I have worked on has had the holes in the frame for the manual linkage. It might sound crazy, but if you think about it, it's not. The Scottsdale had all the features of the Custom Deluxe plus chrome bumpers, hub caps, and windshield and rear-window trim. K10 and K20 models came with aluminum, chain-driven cases that had lower ratios but lacked the durability of the cast-iron, gear-driven case found in the K30 model.
Several different engine packages were available for buyers of new Chevy trucks in 1984. All truck models had a front track measuring 65. Draglink This is the link that ties the pitman arm and steering arm together. It was available with two bed sizes: a 6-foot bed and an 8-foot bed. The company offered another 305 cubic-inch V-8 engine with 155 hp and 240 foot-pounds of torque. The model with a 6-foot long bed had a wheelbase of 117.
This dramatically improves the steering geometry and makes turning to the axle stops possible under all conditions. The steering box, and the master cylinder as well. Sandblast, and paint the frame. To remove them from the donor truck, I cut the rivet heads off with a torch and then knock the part free with a tapered pin and hammer. Considered a full-size light-duty pickup, the half-ton truck got its name because of the payload size it could haul.