DIY 4x4 Van Conversion Kits - The Swim Shop 4x4 Vans
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- We walk you through our plans for our signature 4x4 van conversion kit for G10 , G20 , G30 GM vans.
Email - theswimshop4x4@gmail.com
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You are about to get really busy.Alot of people have been waiting a long time for this.Eager customer here and I'm excited.
Thank You!!
Really glad to see this might finally happen. If I can afford it I will definitely be getting a kit. Then I get to hunt down a good g30.
Thank you. Just keep watching the channel for updates.
I knew it, couldn't talk you into it... Figured you'd figure it out... Right on!!!
Haha! Got to listen to what the people want.
Ive always wanted a 4x4 g series van. So I bought a g3O for my build
Awesome! That crossover steering kit sounds great!
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!
Thank you for watching and commenting. And yes it does require a little work!
If you build in they will come… keep up the good work! Happy to see y’all getting after it!
We hope so. Thanks for watching.
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!!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is a used 1988 ford 2500 4x4 worth buying for the parts to convert a 92 E3500 van to 4x4. ?? Or is it not worth it part wise?
Peace and Grease told me about y'all. I'm checkin yer vids.
Thanks for watching!! Tim and Jen have an awesome channel with Piece N Grease!!
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.
Yes it will! And Thanks as always for your support!!
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
We have kits now. Check out our other videos. Thanks for watching.
This is good news to hear.
10-4!!
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!
We have a kit. Thanks for watching.
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Would you consider not drilling out any holes on the front bracket and leaving it up to the DIYer to drill them out?
Probably not. I think it would be tough to get the holes close once the kit is build. But thanks for watching and the suggestion.
@@theswimshop4x4 what about a slotted hole and welding a nut to center holes?
You guys are just awesome!! 🤙🏾
Thank You!
Appreciated
Thank you.
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.
Sorry, we will be getting in touch.
Yes!!! New vid
Great effort
Thanks
Absolutely excited!!!! When are they available???? 🤣
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.
I’ll be trying to order a lot to build some for friends
Thanks!
Be easier doing a 3 or 4 link then doing the leaf springs kit
We like leaf springs.
I send u a message thru ur website ,waiting ur answer befor order a kit man🤘🏻🤘🏻
Just sent you a reply. Thank you.
7/16/23. I have a ford e3500 1992. Will the main parts on a 1988 f250 truck 4x4. Will the parts fit my E3500 92 van?
I’m sorry. We are not familiar with Fords.
I've been wanting to 4x4 swap my dodge b2500 and keep getting told no unfortunately
We are not doing Dodges at this time, but something we are thinking about. Thanks for watching.
?? Rear springs. G 10. 20. How. About a plate bolted to frame then welded. Then put spring hanger on ??
Several different ways to do it. 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.
The vemco kit was bolt on wasn't it?
I have no idea. Thanks for watching.
Is it any different when it comes to the diesel vans?
The only thing is the motor mount might be a little different.
How much it cost I wanna put the dana 60 from my k30 in my g30 since my k30 is fuggin done
Go to our website. The link is below and contact us. Thanks for watching.
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!
Thank you for watching. All our info are in the links below the videos. Email: theswimshop4x4@gmail.com
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I would love to know how much a kit for a g30 would be
You are welcome to contact us. Thanks.
@@theswimshop4x4 contact info please
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.
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I have a link to an add a leaf for our vans that net a couple inches
Any kits for 2009 GM express
Sorry, our kits are for 1984-1995. Thanks for watching.
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.
Thank you. Right now all we do id G series GM vans. And I don't really see us ever going away from leaf springs.
Do you have a whole roof for a 82 Chevrolet van
We have a raised roof we will be removing from a van soon.
Any issues for a G30 dually?
No, looks like we may be doing one on the channel soon. Thanks for watching.
@@theswimshop4x4 awesome. I have a G30 dually and been looking for a 4x4 solution.
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
Get ur shit in 1 sack.. put the coffee down & make it happen.. just excuses..
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