Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

It was a rural small town ambulance early in life and the roof has a small 3" rise. Not as bad as some ambulance roofs with like 12-14" roofs.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Yes Dave is correct, currently has 1992-1994 suburban seats. I have a set out of a 2004 tho that are going to go in it.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

After doing some research it appears it was likely a rural fire rescue ambulance kinda thing on the roof

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

This is not my truck, but it is the truck inspiring my build. Attachment 1271964

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Now in my possession

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Very cool build you have going here.


IIRC,there was an article about this yellow suburban.
One of the 4x4 mags maybe ?

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

i really like the yellow truck. I picked up my blue one today

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

the old window tint needs to come off, and the lift kit and tires and wheels need to go on. a good interior vacuum and very minor rust repairs. very very little rust. im surprised.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

the initial list will be; remove the tint, then install dana 70 front axle, front lift springs, front wheels/tires. then 14bff disc brake rear axle, rear lift springs, rear wheels/tires.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

It's so much easier to work on the front stuff, including LS cross member, when the front sheet metal is removed.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

I agree Dave. But at the moment she currently runs and drives so I'm not dropping in the ls just yet. I'm going to do axles, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires first. Then drive it a month or two before ls3 4l80 205 get dropped in it.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

14 bolt full float before rebuild. Attachment 1273064

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Np 205 before rebuild. Attachment 1273065

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

more inspiration... again not mine. but way cool. Attachment 1273452

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Thoughts plz... 4" lift front springs, so... I am not going high str or crossover steer, staying stock str with dropped pitman arm. Also going to use a ram for str assist. Thoughts?

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Does someone make a dropped pitman arm? You'll be happier with a raised steering arm and leave the drag link straight,if you meant drag link.

I have axles,lift springs,and 37" tires I'm dieing to put on and the only thing holding me up is I want to either do engine work or swap another in while the truck is easier to work on

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Attachment 1273738. Yes you are correct, the drag link.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Attachment 1273824. oem 1 ton emblems

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Attachment 1273825 Np205 complete rebuild kit. No Chinese crap parts either.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Attachment 1273826. Dana 60f/70f front cover

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

also converting the driveline ujoints to spicer forged 1410's thruout on front and rear driveshafts and the 205

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

might be rethinking 35's on this truck and go to 37's, have not decided yet.

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

In my front yard. Attachment 1274521

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF
 

Resized pic in my front yard. Attachment 1275287

Re: 1971 K30 burb - LS3, 4l80e, np205, Dana 70f, 14bff, Detroit lckrs, 4"lift, 35" BF