AWD Silverado Conversion! I got ALL THE PARTS

Its official, I'm converting my Stepside GMT800 4x4 silverado to ALL WHEEL DRIVE! and that's actual all wheel drive, with a 38/62 torque split for all weather traction and fun. I Can't wait to get started and get this truck on the road in the snow and ice. It's pretty simple to do if you have a GM 4wd truck, you just need a few parts, and the transfer case is probably the most important. I'. gonna be using the NV149 viscous coupled transfer case found in the Silverado SS, Yukon Denali, Cadillac Escalade, and more. Its also the same case I used in project Redtide, the AWD OBS GMT400 chevy I build at my last job.
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[@LawrenceTolman]

I am so ready for some snow, and I hope we get a ton this winter so I can try out the AWD and see how it works. Thanks for watching and commenting guys!

[@jayroberts636]

Even on dry pavement this will help with handling.

[@Sonicdude10]

If you need the 32 spline shaft for a 4L80 swap I know how to contact the guy who does it. He still offers the service on demand.

[@marchettejw]

They're supposed to get snow this weekend up in park city. I'm working up there right now..

[@dalethomas9307]

You are going to love it. My DD is a 2005 Sierra Denali that has the 149 T case. The gmt800 trucks never got the BW tcase like the SUV did. It has a heads and cam 6.0 with a built by me 4L65 and a 3800 stall converter. If you dump the gov loc diff before it breaks and swap in a nice LSD it makes for an extremely controllable winter hotrod. I dont recommend a torsen style rear diff in the snow as the just act like an open diff most of the time. I went with a auburn pro series rear diff and love it. And for context I live in Alaska

[@craighirsch6464]

I had a 2010 Denali XL with this set up. It worked well in all dry conditions. I ran into an issue in the snow though. Tires although new were highway type all seasons. I was in 3-4 inches of powdery snow on an uphill grade. Every time I would try to accelerate from a stop the rear would slide off the crown of the road and towards the shoulder. This happened a few times until the front would lock in and start pulling. Definitely an unnerving feeling. Maybe there’s some way to program the rear to slip less before the front kicks in.

[@514jumpamusements]

LT thank you for all of your time and effort in making really great informative content. You are dialed into a community of people who own and love these trucks and think about doing similar modifications.

[@corymagoffin8402]

I hope this series gets you a lot of subscribers - this is awesome stuff. I don't know why there isn't more AWD GM stuff out there, thanks for spelling it out for us.

[@coltonsmith9254]

HELL YES. I like the route your going. Right on man!

[@louieatienza8762]

Thanks for going with the supercharger! Staying tuned!!!

[@mkiser59]

Thanks LT, I watched the 88 Red Tide conversion, great videos. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra, that I plan on lowering, and converting my 4WD to AWD. Thanks, again. Mark

[@marksmith5996]

Love watching your builds! Because of you over the past year I have accumulated three cool donor vehicular and wish you were closer to me to do the build. After watching big blaze I found a surviving southern 1977 blazer Chalet camper as the vehicle. I then set my sights on finding a LBZ Duramax and was lucky enough to find a one owner Silverado that lived on Marthas Vineyard all its life and only has 33,000 original miles. I then found a southern 2 owner 2009 Saab 97x aero with the ls2 with the awd system you just mentioned on this video. Boy I have some great options for this build. This would make some good content if I was a KZbinr.

[@ryanworks35509]

Man I really love this channel! Thanks for sharing all the knowledge on your projects!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ValarAmstaffs]

What a great truck/project! Enjoying every video. Keep up the great work LT!!

[@many-points]

LOVE IT! The Syclone was such a sweet little truck, this will be a great tribute to it's legacy.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Just build 1 with a LU3 or LV3...

[@ItsCroaker]

Looking forward to this one, LT! Stripped the drivetrain out of a Silverado SS last year and will be doing the same swap in my stepside. Definitely interested in seeing the front diff and transfer case rebuilds!

[@Todd_S]

I like how you laid out the drivetrain on the floor. BTW, GM Interchangability is amazing.

[@LawrenceTolman]

It makes projects like this so much fun

[@iangrice9458]

@@LawrenceTolman on powernation TV you did red tide, where did you get the 32 spline input shaft?

[@hondaservicecenter]

​@@iangrice9458 6l70

[@rcairforceone]

HELL YEAH BROTHER. This is exactly what I've been bench racing in my head for years. Couldn't decide between using a SCSB, Silverado SS or an AWD SUV (Denali/Escalade).

[@mountainstrongheelers]

Love this will be turning my build awd cannot wait!

[@SamsWreckinYard]

So stoked to see this conversion. The GMT400 one was bad ass. Made me want to try it on my 99 Suburban till I looked at prices for the parts in my area. Round here one would swear their gold.

[@erichildreth7562]

I think this is going to be great build!! Should be a lot of fun to drive in the snow!!

[@lsquest263]

Love the channel, love what you're doing to the step-side! Keep the videos coming, LT!

[@jerryr1663]

Hell yeah !!! Great choice! LSA 4.8 AWD.

[@StraightOuttaContent]

😂🤣😂🤣 the only man on earth that continues to build what no one else will!!! THANK YOU!

[@TheLazy_cityworker]

I had a hunch that you were going to do something like this, i loved this same project you built on Truck Tech

[@randywright7680]

I totally want to do this build. This is going to be cool. Red ride was one of my favorite builds you did

[@teaguegearhart9851]

Lawrence. Can’t wait to see both these trucks hitting the street and in full commission. So cool

[@2hndhnd]

Man I am so glad I found this video. I am doing an AW to a Tahoe using a wrecked Escalade.. I will be going to get the front axle tomorrow

[@paulsalmon4771]

Lawrence your technical knowledge is mind blowing 🤯

[@curvs4me]

I remember the swap you did in a GMT400 on that tv show. Just have to make that one side front diff bracket. I had an 02 Denali truck in 04 and man did it go good! Tapping the speed limiter, late to Bruins game, down 93 like it was a BMW 7 series. For a truck, even at stock ride height, it handled flat and solid. Lowered it would have been an absolute weapon.

[@herculesworld4016]

Looking forward to the build. I’ve recently decided to keep my 02 Tahoe. I’ve always wondered if awd conversation was possible. This is awesome.

[@hectorn.6137]

This is gonna be good! Fun and practical.

[@cesaralvarez8520]

Can't wait for you to start this project

[@mikealexander4166]

Cool overview. Can’t wait to see this 1 go together.

[@jayroberts636]

The knowledge you just told us is great

[@JeffreyEutsey]

This type of build is growing on me. I have a 2009 1500 4X4 with the 6L80 that I’m thinking of swapping to a T56 AWD Pre Runner. Could be fun! Thanks for the video and parts list!

[@rickw4160]

Love this. Will live vicariously through you...

[@s_wggns]

Can’t wait to see this build!!

[@ivanbarajas5471]

More excited stuff on you channel I will definitely keep watching

[@joshsos5541]

I can’t wait to see this one start

[@darrylhayes]

Awesome, exactly what I wanted you to do!!! Loved those cyclones!!!!

[@JA-no1qk]

I'm really looking forward to seeing some footage in the snow. When I first purchased my 8.1L Yukon I lived in Denver. Getting moving in the snow in 2WD was tough because of the torque. I could shift to Auto 4WD, but I hated the delay in the front axle engaging, plus the binding that would occasionally come with sharp turns. This should be pretty sweet to see as it comes together!

[@LawrenceTolman]

hopefully we get a ton of snow this year!

[@itsoundzgood]

This is gonna be so sick! I love AWD trucks. Would be even cooler if it was a manual trans with AWD

[@rattles3044]

This is build is gonna be very interesting. Been rattling around in my head for a while !

[@NsanityGarage]

awesome man. i literately just picked up a 02 Silverado with a 5.3 swap but it is 2wd. but it was a steal. less then 80k miles garage kept, and only $3k. awd twin turbo is gunna be my end goal with this truck im so glad i found this video with all this useful info. keep up the good work my guy and happy new year.

[@vortecmacs]

Looks good, LT. Can’t wait.

[@davekulman8195]

I'm running the older front diff in my 00 sierra just used the factory passenger side axle housing from the my original diff been over two years and still working great 👍👌💪

[@LawrenceTolman]

I kinda wondered if the housings would interchange… that was my backup plan for redtide if I didn’t build the mount

[@albertofromtexas]

I love everything you said in this video!!! Thanks

[@chip6225]

Looking forward to what’s next!

[@blakethepoolguy7128]

This is going to be awesome. Makes me want to start one similar.

[@kennethmosley9364]

Absolutely love your content. I would love to work for you when you get your own shop and show. 😉 just throwing that out there. Keep doing greatness 🙌🏼

[@arnoldhinojosa247]

Awesome project can't wait to see how it comes out!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

You and me both!

[@wisco1225]

had an 04 Durango with the awd. So fun. Control drift that thing any place you want

[@deansammons7203]

It’s like you read my mind with your step side!

[@MrTydriver]

You'd be surprised how well the NP246 does in "AUTO 4WD" setting. This setting enables the use of the viscous coupler in that transfer case to work like an AWD setup, and locks in the front axle. I had an '03 RCSB 4WD that was 4.8L and 60e that I autocrossed competitively for a couple years in SCCA events using that setting.. It never flinched once, not a single time and the difference in handling was hugely noticeable vs RWD only. It was nice to switch back to RWD for hooning moments too.. I originally was planning to duplicate this exact setup (and I had all the parts to do it), but I autocrossed it once with the NP246 and it was seemless.. I never had a single problem with that case and I beat it to death on dry pavement in the Auto 4WD setting. Just my $0.02.. Glad to see more competitive truck builds and can't wait to see Ugly Truck with rebuilt trans !

[@LawrenceTolman]

I will miss the ability to switch into 2wd for burnouts and hoonage, but I guess thats what the other truck will be for

[@allenmichaud1605]

You are a smart man LT

[@amaziin7733]

Man love that step side thanks for the knowledge

[@RadDadisRad]

LS and use an electronic bypass controller on the blower so you can dial out the boost in bad weather.

[@ryanalder9691]

Trans codes start with an M. Great video.

[@reevehicks9101]

Dig it. Going to work on a 408 stroker s485 powered Silverado SS tonight!

[@LawrenceTolman]

I love the SS trucks!

[@ZackNakazora1]

I knew you'd come back to this idea since the PT days. You were really hooked on the idea back then and still are now. Shame that truck disappeared. It would be a solid rig now.

[@jameshall4385]

Hopefully we get some snow in utah this year. I love driving in it and doing donuts in the parking lots

[@joew7897]

I loved the one you guys built on the show can't wait to see how this turns out.

[@LawrenceTolman]

me too!

[@thelaw300]

LT, killin' it man!

[@anytimeminutes3992]

That truck is gonna be freaking awesome to drive.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I sure hope so

[@AjarZzzz]

Ive always wanted to see a twin torqstorm setup with a crossram intake manifold. It would look insane in a stepside like this one.

[@goptools]

Nice score on the Denali parts! I'd like to find a deal like that for my ugly truck. The new project should be a real runner. Looks like a good base to build from. Thanks for the video!

[@bigpatsunderthehood5552]

Another great video and a nice reference to red tide a documented build of yours seen by thousands

[@LawrenceTolman]

thanks! and let's hope so, I try to title these to be as accurate of the content.

[@lsXmatt]

I’m considering doing this conversion on my Z71 being it’s going to be boosted. Thanks for the great info.

[@about2088]

I fancy your direction here:)

[@AB-these-handles-are-stupid]

My bro’s dad had/still has one of those Denali AWD units. His has 4 wheel steer also

[@jackknife76ify]

I knew you were gonna do it you wantd to see what the red truck was gonna do awesome stuff bro cant wait to see it itll be better

[@ceciljohnson3829]

Looking forward to this swap.

[@thejosowski]

Going to be a super unique truck!!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

Hope so!

[@matthewsumrall4625]

This is going to be good thank you and longer vids

[@joecameron3406]

Can't wait to see this build been thinking about an awd s10

[@LawrenceTolman]

thats a bucket list build for me also, like a 2nd gen syclone made from an S-10 extreme

[@tommoon2700]

Gonna be sweet! Very unique 🤙🇺🇸

[@vernedudeman]

DUDE THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHANNELS ON KZbin

[@LawrenceTolman]

Thanks a ton!

[@handothemagnifico]

Watched your video and it gave me an idea. I happen to have a 03 sierra 2wd short wide and a wrecked 07 gmc denali. So I combined the 2 and made an awd 6.2 6l80e with the 4485 case. I can swap the case later. But it took 3 of us friends 2 days to get it running. I'm not a video editor but I took a couple clips of what we did. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the videos 🤘

[@212caboose]

Subbed- I can't wait to see how this turns out!!

[@chrisherrmann9627]

Good information here. Appreciate it

[@danstalnakerjr]

I love the GMC sytys

[@jessefarley4609]

TCA-19 standard brand makes a pin you screw in to replace the actuator that keeps it looked in at all times

[@BAMFCarDude]

Super nice video, subscribed and liked. So much parasitic loss with a supercharger though. Since I went turbo I'll never go back. Using turbo lag as traction control can be a huge advantage and make street driveability and tuning a breeze.

[@floridaarmedcivilian746]

I have a 2003 ss silverado. 6.0 AWD it rode great in ohio during the winter! Drove like it was on tracks in the snow and ice. While others were sliding off the highway no traction ⛄️

[@LawrenceTolman]

cant wait for the winter to come!

[@jg5737]

Cool idea. I like it.

[@danshim2644]

Nice love the gmt800 trucks/suvs

[@LawrenceTolman]

Me too!

[@radicalchassisstyling6078]

AWD is awesome in the snow I drove mine in the winter in Interior Alaska. Mines 6.0 4l85e AWD. Coilovers all around. Getting ready to pull the 6.0 and toss my extra 8.1 into it and ditch the 4 link rear setup for a 2016 mustang gt IRS I have laying around.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Sounds like a fun build!

[@jwg34]

I’ve always wanted to try building a Jeep CJ with an awd transfer case and trutracs to see if it would be better in the snow.

[@RustyWrenches]

Ahh yea, this is going to be a fun one!

[@flexxmuhlin9994]

Yeah buddy! Love this.

[@THEBRAINANAYTOR]

LT, you sir are living my dreams. “High” HP lowered awd single cab short bed 🥺🥺

[@SyTySpeedShop]

I’m building a 98 Olds Bravada with a supercharged V6, keeping AWD and a manual trans swap! A 99+ SCSB AWD is one I’ve always wanted to build as well. But currently also have a Blazer ZR2 that is getting a twin turbo gen5 with a T56 and AWD that should be a monster!

[@jccarrillo3079]

Awd trucks are beast in the winter and snow. I have one.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I cant wait for the snow this winter

[@jccarrillo3079]

@@LawrenceTolman it spins around faster if u try to do a donut

[@FrankieJames7]

these are very neat, worke like a fan clutch or torque converter, fluid is holding the power. the back drive shaft gets 100 percent of the power all.the time, and the front drive shaft is parasitic and can put up to 38 percent of the power to the front drive shaft

[@donaldwatson6342]

Just an FYI the 700r4 is a 4 bolt tail like the th350. The 4l60 was the start of the 6 bolt tail.

[@jacobhobbs08]

The only reason I still have my wife's Denali is for that AWD. It is unstoppable.

[@chriscase6341]

My favorite channel.

[@LawrenceTolman]

much appreciated!

[@T0tenkampf]

Good luck finding that Saab lol, good to know I can be looking for a Trailblazer SS too.

[@stuartstogdill2406]

I prefer the T3 center diff in the AWD TBBS and 9-7x Aero 9which I have)... it can change the torque bias based on the lose of traction. It is the same type of diff used for the Audi Quattro systems which are pretty much the best usage of AWD there is. You can also light up the rears at the track when going through the water box. Plus the T3 center diff is damn near bulletproof. Front is as well, but you can get an upgraded LSD (factory is open) and cry-hardened front drive shafts from Bully Racing if you truly go mad with the power.

[@PureCountryof91]

I mean. The new f150 uses that 4x4 system to grab the pavement hard and launch harder. Awesome idea man

[@gocart09]

You're a legend

[@KevinGilpin-qk6nq]

I'm thinking of doing this to my obs suburban and lowering it

[@TBGaels32]

I really like this body style for the GMT 800. Never completely understood AWD in a pickup when the truck is already 4wd and put in the air with solid axles. Nonetheless should be a cool build.

[@jakewashere2.016]

Because fast street truck

[@amadafaka]

LT can make a business on making awd pick ups like the red awd truck he did on Truck Tech.

[@robertmaclachlan7948]

call it a tsunami larger than a cyclone great name for the project

[@LawrenceTolman]

I love it.