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Originally Posted by lukefalls
I don't know what kind of wheeling you do. If you use the 4wd for snow and back roads, then keep the transfer case that the 4500 already has. If you do hard wheeling, swap it for a 205 or better.
Advance Adapters sells a conversion tail shaft for the 4500 that will mate it to a GM NP205. For that matter, they make a tail conversion for any 205. Its expensive though.
I'd recommend that you swap front ends. Find either a Dana 44 (3/4 ton 8 lug) or Dana 60 from a 78-79 Ford F250/350. The 60 is hard to find, but well worth it. That is what I did. The 44 is not bad. Its got thicker tubes than a GM Dana 44 and much bigger brakes. Both will bolt right in to your GM. MAKE SURE that you get the spring plates with what ever axle you get. A Ford Dana 44 can be had for around $150.00, depending on condition. I've seen 60 prices as low as $1200, but 87+ GM guys want them for a SAS.
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This might be a dumb question....if I find a 78-79 ford, it would to be a 4x4 right?