Gotta love that no matter where you live in the country, the same 10 songs play on the radio on repeat.

@Joe-hz1nw

7 ай бұрын

I was a lifeguard in high school. Same 15 songs in a row, same order, over and over until it drove us insane. Terrible.

@sergeantspeed5941

7 ай бұрын

@@Joe-hz1nw I used to work on cars in the shop and after 2 short years, I was completely broken as a man. I had to work in silence. I couldn't take it anymore

@user-neo71665

7 ай бұрын

Drove an 18 wheeler for 10 years all over the US for a few years and can confirm.

@CrazyWillification

7 ай бұрын

RIP Chris Cornell

@cbucha

7 ай бұрын

​@@62guitarguyI was coming to say this exact same thing.

I have one of those iron case front diffs for my AWD supercharged V8 S-10 blazer project. I also have the AWD front axel for parts. 3.73:1 gear ratio as well. Mine will have a Zexel torsion carrier. making it 4 wheel positraction.

@shawnpoole9649

18 күн бұрын

Also building a 1st Gen supercharged AWD V8. I am going to attempt swapping in a 1/2 ton AWD front diff from the same Denali I got the rest of the drivetrain from.

It's never a cookie cutter build. Beefing up the differential to AWD is such a nice touch to a project. ❤ Can't wait to see what's next!

@madkidd00000007

7 ай бұрын

Except it doesn’t need beefing up. There are LS turbo swapped Syclone and typhoons running stock front and rear diff with zero issues. They weigh less than 4K lbs and split the torque so they live.

There is nothing like that sigh of relief when you get that bolt in and you know that the thing you're suspending in air is not going to fall on you. 19:50

I've been a mechanic for 29 years. I care about doing things right, I don't half ass anything. I don't cut corners, I don't just change parts until the problem is solved and I'm honest. I know, crazy right! Glad to see you go ahead and tear it down and do what needs to be done. Not criticizing, but maybe next time wrap that pry bar with some electrical tape when your prying out a stubborn seal and your up against the sealing surface againt. Got mad respect for you and you great work ethic.

@ItsDaJax

7 ай бұрын

It's not crazy, it's how you save money and stuff. G'on get it done now, before it gets worse later.

You can hang plastic sheets from the sides of the vehicle when pressure washing and it keeps everything else from getting messy.

Man, thank you for just being a normal person and just making simple videos with commentary. I can watch these all day!

Subscribed! This is the kind of video gearheads like. No fancy editing, no $(#*$ music, no one acting like a clown, just simple, informative and to the point. Cant wait to see the final results of this build.

That was quite the dance removing the front sway bar. LOL Looking forward to your engine choice. I'm hoping you're going BIG. (6.2L)

I'd call it the Hurricane since Typhoon and Cyclone has already been used, and this could have been the next version if GM had created it. 👍🏻

@bobbobby1846

7 ай бұрын

Twister

Loving this build, keep it coming!

Thanks for going through all the steps

Nice work! Love this build! You the man!

Yeah - cleaning oil and grease off the frame usually takes paint with it. I just rattle can the exposed portions of the frame some black semi-gloss.

Hell yeah already loving this build!

I totally relate to that "while your in there" mind set. I love your sound track also!

You are doing a Fantastic job. I really enjoy watching your videos. I cant wait to see what engine you plan on running in this truck. hope its a real tire burner.

Love this build! Appreciate seeing the details on combining the best of the best parts from different applications. I think it's great that you're using a lighter vehicle this time around, and I bet it will be a blast to drive.

Great content! I miss truck tech... it's cool seeing the logo in your tool chest!

I can appreciate your attention to detail! Can’t wait to see this truck rip! 2nd gen SYCLONED!

LT, I completely appreciate your desire to always do everything right. Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing.

Super enjoyed!! Looking forward to the next video and what engine you'll be going with.

I love the way this build is going!!! I like all the details. Also Cleetus needs to sponsor a video for you with all the merch you were wearing in this video!! LOL

Making it look simple good stuff man

Glad to see someone on YT who cleans up a messy truck before putting it back together. Good job, LT!

Love this kind of content!

Always admire your attention to detail (most of us call that OCD...fellow member here)....looking great!

Ha Ha! I'm sitting here watching you work while wearing my McFarland Racing T Shirt! :) I am too old to do this kind of work anymore so I get my enjoyment from watching videos on the tube. Yours, Cleets, VGG, Flying Sparks, Alex, etc. Thanks for posting.

Pretty cool build. Subbed.

Great job!

Funny that I started seeing you build on the old power block. Keep it up man

It all looks pretty. Can’t wait to see how it does… I wish your shop was just down the street. I got a 04 Suburban I had since it was a puppy and would love for you to tweak it…😉

i would let you work on anything i drive , your work that you show on your vids give me total confidence in your stuff

Did i just watch you pressure wash you rig in the shop in the air. Lol KEEPEMCOMING

Gonna a nice truck always wanted to see a second Gen take on a syclone

Such a great combination to make a more Bullitt proof,I agree if you go to the trouble of removing it might as well fix and over build l love this project....I hate all that grease and oil everywhere I like a clean canvas to work..I have 91 s10 parts you can have..I like it keep going

You got lucky with the torsion bar keys. I always need to heat and beat those blasted things!

Love everything about the truck, I had a 2 door Blazer (non ZR2) and the front diff would make a banging sound. Seeing all those pieces from the front diff dissembled makes it easy to show how fragile that disconnect system is. I wanted to manually lock it in, but I could have had a problem with that shift sleeve/coupler thing. I love that you deburred everything in the cast iron diff, I wouldn't be able to resist either. Setting up the diff, I always thought that the in/lbs torque wrench was to check for problems, I thought the main thing you wanted to do is set the pinion depth with the crush sleeve and then check that the rotating force is within spec..

@Guillotines_For_Globalists

7 ай бұрын

You have to shim it first. The crush sleeve is for the bearing preload, not for gear mesh.

Sweet. Both of my 5spd "Z69" Blazers have the cast iron front diff. I kinda want to take the offroad one apart and Lincoln lock it and use a push/pull cable to engage and disengage the pass side

Complete rebuild. Count me in. I love the way your brain works. Now we got a Frankenstein monster machine. 😎

I think this is your best build yet. I think it will be a rocket

That’s a beautiful voodoo blue tundra in the background!

Austin Lefort said he would be stopping by your shop to give you a hand. Can't wait to see what happens!!

S10s look like it would be convenient and fun to own

@dragster9886

7 ай бұрын

I don't know about 2nd gens but a 4.3 1st gen 4x4 is tight in the engine bay simple to get to tbi unit and front accessories since I have e-fans but spark plugs etc are harder than you would think. Plus parts for the first gens are getting harder to find. I still love it though

@kenleppek

7 ай бұрын

They're good little trucks if you don't mind the lack of interior space.

@ItsDaJax

7 ай бұрын

I had a 91 s10 Blazer 4door and loved it. Wanted to trick that thing out.

mad skills balancing the anti roll bar with your foot

That swaybar removal made me chuckle the way you used your foot lol

Nice work! Though, I might suggest hanging up some plastic to contain and 'direct' the water/gunk during that cleaning to at least just that bay. You sure got to wear a fair bit of it. :) I'm guessing on a 4.8L swap, perhaps with the success of the COPO truck; maybe? Look forward to this project as it continues.

When you go ls, use good clamshells. The ones I got from dirty dingo for my 4x4 jimmy sagged out quick and oil pan was sitting on the diff .

Nice work, fyi: engine swaps in 4x4 S10's are easier if you remove the body bolts and lift it up 3-4 inches. At least it was for me when I did my ZR2 LS Swap. I used 4x4 wood spacer blocks. Enjoy seeing others do what I used to be able to. I'm excited to see your engine choices next time.

just an FYI for anyone wanting to do a similar thing, late 90s stickshift blazers also had iron diffs, not just the Zr2

This oem+ kick reaffirms my love for 2000ish gm's

It may be time for cab mounts also as my 98 went around 100,000 miles and had flattened rubber between the mounts and cab. The Urethane bushings worked great for mine but I live in a salt state and my frame brackets were rusted so I added washer to close the holes. I wish I still had my 98 S-10 but the body was starting to go every where.

It was my dream to do this exact thing, but with a 2 door Jimmy and manual trans (I used to work at GMC). GM Performance actually built one but with the Isuzu nose on it.

There a solid metal bypass for that selonoid. Also pretty sure you can get a torsen differential to replace that open diff.

Get yourself a ZQ8 steering box, it will give you a faster ratio than the stock 4WD one. And while your at it, grab the anti-hop shock and its associated bracketry and it will keep wheel hop to a minimum.

@macattack1392

7 ай бұрын

The hop shock?

@Fierofreak01

7 ай бұрын

@@macattack1392 Yeah, google ZQ8 anti hop shock and you’ll see what I’m referring to. Think of it like acting similar to a traction bar. I’d post a link, but obviously KZread won’t let you.

@gailtaylor1636

7 ай бұрын

I'd bet can't find one of those shocks with the juice still in it. I know one on my 99 isn't doing anything. Anyone make an aftermarket?

@Alloutdrs1

7 ай бұрын

​@@macattack1392it's a shock that goes from the rear axle to the frame on the passenger side. My zq8 S10 has one, they are tough to find if you need one.

@macattack1392

7 ай бұрын

@Alloutdrs1 oh interesting. I would think aftermarket would have replacements. Or is it something that don't really need to be replaced. & guessing xtreme's don't have it?

Always loved s10s. Still want a first gen project that I can put a VW 1.9TDI in

Watching you work on that front diff gave me flashbacks. I had to replace actuators and encoder motors on every 4x4 Chevy I've owned. On the last one I replaced the diff actuator with a choke cable and put a manual shift T-case in it. Wish I would have known about the Bravada shaft!

@motov8-garage832

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you know a good bit about the s10 4x4 system to possibly?🤔 I have a question about fixing mine, I'll try to keep it short. 2000 ZR2 Blazer, havnt had 4x4 for 10 years (yea ive been slacking) Push button does nothing, no sounds, the bellow doesnt move. Questions are, what parts do I check out mainly? Obviously the vacume lines (I definitely know there cracked and bad) then the bellow (its looks alright).. Maybe you know what's typically wrong because I know this is a common problem. I feel like I should hear a relay clicking when I hit the button. Possibly the actuater or button its self? Is there anything else?

@Dylan-ff4vs

7 ай бұрын

@@motov8-garage832 Do the lights on the push button come on at all?

LT I’m going to be rebuilding an 8.25 ifs full-size diff. I saw you made a tool for the side adjusters. Anyway you can show us that in the next video. And also do you tighten the side adjusters to a predetermined ft lb. Like on the mopar 9.25 it’s 75 lb ft.

Keep up the great content. You should add a transmission cooler, that 4l60 its going to be running hot 😂

15 👍's up LT thank you for sharing 😊

When I do those kind of jobs the most important part to remember about degreasing is fire control. I could care less how it looks but if something were to get out of hand at least it doesn't have excess to feed off of

It's nice to know you have a type LT. All it has to be is a fast V8 all wheel drive truck, that's all.

Project: Psych-clone SS Explanation: Front end made it sketchy to drive when you got it, so it would be crazy to turn into a Sport Truck. Syclones were AWD turbos. SS's were V-8s. Future Mods: V-8 and twin turbos

First thing look into getting fox racing goggles for safety glasses. The foam seals to your face not allowing anything in! Second check out MC PERFORMANCE! They are developing a tubular upper and lower control arm for 4x4 s10s that allow a coilover!

L67 Buick V6 fully built, lots of boost, and AWD conversion!

Larry, always love your content! Miss seeing you on the Sunday morning show you used to host. Quick question; is a rebuild of the diff or 'recondition'?.not trolling or trying to split hairs. Just curious how one would differentiate the two terms? As always, enjoy your content!

@LawrenceTolman

7 ай бұрын

To me, I consider it a rebuild if it gets all new bearings and seals like I did, because that’s replacing all the wear items, but that’s just me.

Hay LT here is a thought you those host you took out maybe you bring 1 of them back and install it maybe on side of your building or out back somewhere you could do cars or trucks in the air. It would probably be a spring into summer time. This way if you don't have time to clean it up the moment you clean up later. Hope you like the Idea 💡.

I've always wanted to build a typhoon clone but have moved past the project. Now that I'm neck deep in a shovelhead, jeep, square body Suburban builds and my buddy offers me a running driving Bravada for $500. I put a couple hundred dollars in Parts in it and now it's a nice running driving rig. It's freaking so hard to not just build up a typhoon clone or rip the engine out for my Jeep build aaaaahhhhhh!

This would be a great build, Fasterproms did one and Tony from MotorTrend on their channels, if i had the money n time and knowledge I'd make one. But here I am, nothing but desire n watching lol.

You are definitely wearing a good amount of that dirt & grease from under the truck. Lol Im super picky too. Work tries to make fun of my OCD but my work is always the best it can be & always clean.

So...very cool project, but that diff is so tiny I have my doubts it will survive. Hope it does though. Can't wait for the Ferrari V8 to go in.

Front coil overs would be great.

I am really looking forward to this build, a 500 hp na ls would make this little truck move out .

This is awesome, but unless you have massive diameter tires and a locker going off road, that aluminum housing is a great awd housing.

You can get a limited slip for that front axle. I have one in my rig.

Category 4 would be a cool name.

I found a cast iron front diff in the junkyard once. I saved it along with the 8.5” rear end.

For the full size GM trucks they make an aluminum slug to replace the 4wd actuator to always keep the front axle live. This is particularly useful in the earlier OBS trucks that use a thermal actuator and you have to wait forever for your front axle to engage. It's called an on demand conversion and it's available for order at every parts store, a little spendy compared to the conventional actuator though.

@TylerD600

7 ай бұрын

He actually talked about this on the step side project

@johntrhodes1

7 ай бұрын

To use the slug on an nbs truck I needed to shorten the slug a little so the axle wasn't tight. Does that seem right?

@kenleppek

7 ай бұрын

@@johntrhodes1 as long as it keeps the fork pushed enough to keep the collar engaged you should be fine

@johntrhodes1

7 ай бұрын

@@kenleppek thanks

All s10's with 4wd and a 5speed from 98-2004 came with a cast iron front diff and an 8.5 rear diff.

Noticing the Fleece hoodie...did Duramax get some upgrades?

A LT based engine would be cool, or a turbo 4.8 LS. I put a N/A 4.8 I built in mine and it’s relatively rowdy. I can only imagine what a turbo 4.8 with AWD would be like….

Project name - Psy-Clone

Really should research SyTys and LS swapped ones also. Lots of upgrades that would be good for an off road 4wd or RWD with slicks. The stock front diffs and even the rears with a girdle can take 1000 plus all day everyday when in an AWD setup

Coooool

Let’s go LT

Since you have the ability to get to all the frame, you should throw some surface shields on it. You will most likely get s couple years out of it assuming it's applied correctly

Where did you get all the torque specs? I have the same diff that I pulled out of a Blazer and I’m going to use a aftermarket shaft that I found online instead of the Bravada shaft.

Can't stress enough about the 1 ton idler upgrade and replacing the steering shaft rag joint with a u joint... that stock idler ain't gonna handle what your doing

LT, first time swapping out rear differential to LSD 9.5 on a 97 Silverado 4x4. Can you help me out on setting the pinion bearing and shim?

LT, I recently came in to a 2003 S10 4WD LS. I wanted to drop it in the front but am having trouble finding drop spindles for it. Would you please let me know where you are getting yours from if you plan to drop the front end?

You could combine the two names from both turbocharged options. Cyclone and Typhoon = Tryclone

@mikefew4232

7 ай бұрын

Or the Cyphoon, btw its spelled Syclone.

Chevy hurricane is a good name.

Get the quick ratio steer box from an extreme or zr2

Have you ever thought about going with a coilover front suspension instead of the torsion?

Is there an easy way to move your air compressor outside of the shop? I would go bonkers listening to that thing all day😅

McFarlane racing FTW!

Needle bearings suck. Bushings are superior for longevity. Just run a little extra diff lube to keep things moving! Recommended for Toyota front clamshell diffs.

LT! GM had the Syclone and Typhoon maybe the New Truck could be Project Hurricane???

Will you please make a video about turning this s10 to front wheel drive. I wanna build a car hauler from an s10

@spdillingham

7 ай бұрын

If yours has the standard, part time, (NP-231) transfercase. Remove rear drive shaft (plug rear output so you don't lose fluid) & leave it in 4-Hi (or 4-Lo).... you should now have a FWD S-10.

Big Aluminum LS with boost Please!😁