We walk you through our plans for our signature 4x4 van conversion kit for G10 , G20 , G30 GM vans. Email - theswimshop4x4@gmail.com theswimshop4x4... theswimshop4x4...
This is good news... Unfortunately I've already started my conversion. I have both front and rear axles mounted and am currently working on steering. I would however be very interested in maybe a partial kit later to update the rear. As you just said, the G20 has 2" springs. I used 2.5" plates and blocks to lift mine but I would rather have a 2.5" spring if for no other reason than additional lift options. Thanks for all your hard work you guys are putting into this. I can say first hand that I know how much work this requires!
This is awesome! I'm currently working on a lift kit for the 2wd on my van, purely for aesthetics. I did the shackle flip in the rear and added 3 leafs on each side. I will make a front subframe drop bracket and have the idea of welding 2 steering rods with a metal plate in between (as in the Rough Country kit for the K-series trucks) to lower the steering assembly. In the mean time I will keep looking for dana axles, transfer case and 4x4 trans. Will definitely be interested in the kit in the future!!
Fantastic idea on the jig. It will make you more efficient on your builds and also create another revenue source through the DIY market. Although I believe that I have watched all of your build videos, I don't think I realize that the G20 and G30s had different width springs in the rear. I worked in technology my entire career and when I hear that comment about someone asking a question versus finding the info themselves, I have the same reaction.
Hopefully, you can keep the price a lot less than the only other option out there. I've been on the fence for a while, but the price of a kit is keeping from doing the conversion.
We are going to keep it down as much as we can to make it worth while for us. But a lot of time and trial and error goes in to figuring out what works and getting setup to build them in a timely manner. Thanks for watching.
This is great. I have a 91’ Beauville G30 I want to turn into a 4x4. If you come up with a kit plan, I’m interested. Thanks for making these videos. GOD BLESS
Awesome work. I have a 1985 G20 5.7, a long way from USA. Im gonna watch the rest of your videos however in your opinion, is there a kit out thrre what would be more of a "bolt on" (dont mind the aligning the front bolts)? Apprecite your effort and wish you the best of luck. An eager customer here. Best!
I need a kit! I just want steering components if needed and a solid front axle conversion. I DO NOT want 4WD I just want a solid front axle for a lift to put 33s. My van is my baby and one of 2 money pits that will never stop getting money thrown at it.
I messaged on your website. Apparently I’ll need the steering kit and front axle kit only for my g30 1982. I’m not a Karen so won’t complain if I have to jimmy ahit. As a former small business owner, for a fact you’ll likely have 1 person purchase a kit out of 50 people asking. It’s an epidemic of everyone wanting stuff and asking or begging for it yet when available they don’t ask with thier money. . Also I’ve watched all your videos and without a doubt I either missed parts or something. I will 100 percent be buying a kit either from you guys or boulder. I’m leaning towards you guys due to boulder not having steering components though.
We don't know exactly. We still have a few thing to iron out and prepare for. But it should be soon. Just keep watching the channel. But if you do want to be on a list just email us. And we are gonna build them in that order. Thanks for watching.
Great idea and hey I’ve used CPP “bolt” on kits for my 59 Chevy nothing fits without making it but still works will be watching. Will the parts fit 71? I know the Chevy vans are pretty close across the years
Thanks for the comment. No, they will not fit a 71, they changed the frame rails in 1984. And our kits will fit 84 to 96 G series. We have talked about figuring out a kit for the older ones. With just 3 of us and our limited space right now we can only do so much.
Had to borrow my sons youtube account to comment! Very interested on the front end parts. Will be adding 63” springs to the rear so all that will be custom. Would love to save time with the front end components and purchase them from you guys. Hopefully you have the front end parts available before summer. Not fun trying to 4x4 a van in Arizona summers. For the folks who do not use social media, if you could please provide a phone number or email address to reach out to once the kits are ready. Thank you for your detailed videos, im forcing my gf to watch the videos with me!
Not sure if you can get to this I was wondering if you could send me a link to one of the best kits for my two-wheel drive g30 1 ton chassis I wanted to turn into a four-wheel drive it is from the Dodge dreamer era but is a Chevy longhorn manufactured in very low numbers from El Dorado industries same company that built the Dodge dreamer I wanted to turn it into a four-wheel drive and do some modifications I believe it is a 1982 I would have to double check I just watched the rest of your video and I have lots of time before I get to that point so hopefully you guys can figure out something for an eight lug 1 ton front end
Thanks for watching. If you watch our other videos it may answer your questions. You can also go to our website or email us. All the links are below. Thanks again.
I’ll sell /trade you a 97 dodge van cheap, for a future build. Be kool if you could include dodge’s factory 4 link set up,(like on my 16 power wagon) Another eager customer,, but, I’d much rather you guys do the build . Mostly do to my work, leaves little shop time. Just being honest.
JUST REMEMBER IF YOU MAKE A KIT / IT BETTER WORK / OR YOU WILL NOT SELL ANOTHER ONE / BECAUSE BAD NEWS TRAVELS FAST AND YOU JUST MIGHT GET SUED IN THIS WORLD OF TODAY / LOOK AT FORD WITH THE SO CALLED NEW BRONCO / THEY COULD NOT GIVE THEM AWAY BECAUSE OF SO MANY FU@KED UP THINGS / THEY STOPPED MAKING THEM IS THE LAST WORD I HEARD / I DIG VANS AND HAD MY SHARE AND HAVE A 2003 EXPRESS ONE TON WITH 6.0 MOTOR AND LOVE IT AND WANT A 4X4 ON IT BUT IT'S BIG BUCKS FROM A BUILDER / YOUR KIT WILL BE A SUCCESS IF IT IS DONE RIGHT / AND IF IT WORKS FINE SO DO IT RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL / BECAUSE IF IT IS A HIT YOU WILL SELL THEM LIKE HOT CAKES / I WISH YOU LUCK WITH THE BUILD / I REMEMBER IN THE 1970'S A GUY BUILT A VEE TWIN MOTOR OUT OF A CHEVY V-8 BLOCK HE CUT THE MOTOR UP THE TWO CYLINDERS IN THE FRONT OF THE BLOCK / IT WAS A GOOD IDEA BUT HE GOT ONE RUNNING AND SOLD A SHIT LOAD OF THEM / BUT ONLY A FEW GUYS GOT THEM TO RUN / I SAW A GUY IN 1990 IN SOUTH DAKOTA BIKE RALLY THAT HAD ONE AND HE WAS WORKING ON IT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TRYING TO GET IT STARTED AND ASK HIM HOW HE LIKED IT AND HE SAID IT WAS THE BIGGEST FU@KING MISTAKE HE EVER MADE BUYING IT / AND SPENT A TON OF MONEY TO GET IT TO RUN / AND HE SAID HE LIKE TO FIND THE GUY WHO SOLD IT TO HIM / SO DO IT RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL / GOOD LUCK