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Got to ask, why a 4 wheel drive if it's a cruizer??? Going to be throwing away a lot of horsepower turning all the extra parts, plus the added exense of a transfer case, and another driveshaft and differential....

i got such a good deal on the truck i couldnt pass it up..... i was thinking about just pullin the front drive shaft since i dont 4 wheel it and just run the rear.

Which transfer case is in it? They make a kit for the full time 203 case that gives you 4L 2L N 2H 4H. You still have the added weight but it doesn't soak as much up through the drivetrain.

it has a 205 case in it now

Originally Posted by andysk9

i got such a good deal on the truck i couldnt pass it up..... i was thinking about just pullin the front drive shaft since i dont 4 wheel it and just run the rear.

hmmmmm. then the way my sick and twisted mind works, I can visualize a gasser style straight axle on the front replacing all that ugly dead weight differential, and some skinny little front runner tires and wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

then you could also do away with the transfer case, cut even more weight......100 lbs. of weight loss equals 1/10 second quicker ET!!!!! Cheap horsepower, huh??????

i just want a big wow factor......from people who see it run side by side with cars that are "out of my league".

What size tires are you planning for? I have a K5 Blazer with 44'' TSLs and 6 lug gear. If you keep tire size around 33-36'' and tread lightly on blacktop you should be ok, imo.

the tires are 35" and iam not going any bigger

It sound's like you're pretty much describing my setup. I had 38"s on it but just recently lowered it down to a set of 33"s. I would suggest with that much power upgrading the rear yokes and driveshaft to accept 1410 series joints. They will be stronger with the rear angles and grip if you go offroad any. I would also suggest a Dana 60 if the front end ever goes out but if you aren't going to use a front driveshaft I wouldn't worry about it. The transmission would need beefed up also. Hope this helps.