Solid Axle S-10 Build: Part 1- Junkyard 1-Tons

Follow us as we transform a 2001 Chevy S-10 double cab into an off-road machine capable of any terrain.
In our first installment, we're tearing into our Dana 60 front and 14-bolt rear at Low Range 4x4 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Check my profile for an update on the truck!

[@pamelafleming5829]

I just love that track

[@kevinwest3689]

That old song that says money money money money just popped into my head, lol

[@imemovengeance]

Ali Mansour! I've followed you since the being and the Danger Ranger/ Ranger Danger days. Being from NC myself your articles came first.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@feastorfamineauto]

Still waiting on part 2...:):):):):)

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

southerncadillac It’s coming! I have one more magazine article I have to get knocked out first, then I can jump back on the video series.

[@DirtyNate6848]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor 2 months later and still nothing...

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

@@DirtyNate6848 Yeah, I'm slammed with work right now. So, I haven't had much time to mess with the S-10.

[@tommydanger2564]

I got excited when this hit the magazine. Glad to see it in video. Hope to see more of it.

[@wojramos]

Nnnn is AMERICAN MADE OH YEAH 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍

[@breezyenterprise]

I’m just here to see how the steering is done

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Breezy Enterprise I wrote an article on it. www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/1904-hydraulic-assist-creating-the-perfect-steering-for-on-and-off-road-driving/ I will touch on it in the next video as well.

[@vulgar_potato4992]

How much did it all cost? If I play my cards right when I get out this winter I’ll be pulling in an extra 1300 a month of play my cards right. And I want to SAS my blazer

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Between the new parts for the axles, my Atlas transfer case, tires and wheels, steering, and all of my suspension bits, there is around 25K in parts.

[@DooryardGarage]

Love the production put into the video. I also have a crew cab 2001 s10 and want to do the same thing. I’ll be following for sure. Mine isn’t so nice to start. You can follow my junker story if you need more rust lol.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Thank you. I have lots of footage shot of the next round of videos, I just have to find time to put it all together.

[@austinrich6464]

Four-wheeler mag did one also some good information In the articles.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Austin Rich Those are actually my articles. Thanks for reading. I’m documenting the build for them and just filming it as I have the chance.

[@austinrich6464]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor yea I'm putting those sliders on my gmc Jimmy so thanks for the help on such an obscure truck.

[@lukewalker1116]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor lmao

[@GRAPPAHOLICS]

Great video, very informative, and I can’t wait to see this thing wheel!

[@jimmyhamm6041]

I HAVE AN 02 DOUBLE CAB MINE IS RED .

[@jeremybrandol8404]

I have axle swap on my 2001 S10 4 door Blazer. I'd like to add the four link to my 14 bolt rear like you did and add disc brakes. Its also white. :-)

[@Toolingabout]

Ali: Going with an S10 because inexpensive Me: ooo yay a budget friendly build *$10+ grand in axle work* Me: .....

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

No doubt. The axle parts added up fast. I have over a grand just in the new ball joints and brakes. However, the cost of these parts would have been the same had I started off with a Tacoma or any other rig for that matter. The fact that the S-10 was so much cheaper than a double cab Taco made it much easier to justify.

[@billspencerjr8636]

Don't forget the 20 grand he spent on the production video lol

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

@@billspencerjr8636 Haha. You may not realize that I film trucks for a living. I tossed this together in my spare time. Thanks for thinking that it looks like a 20K video production!

[@uglymechanics6599]

No part two?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Brandon Cody It’s coming! I’ve been slammed with work, but I have been filming as we’ve been building. I hope to get Part 2 up next month.

[@uglymechanics6599]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor I'm about to SAS my 2000 ZR2 so these videos are wicked for me

[@OldGriz708]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor Are you still working on part 2?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

@@OldGriz708 Yes. I had to put a hold on them to let the magazine have the exclusive. I just submitted the last article, so I can now get back to the series.

[@jacksonmurray99]

I have a 95’ s10 and I wanna do this but mine is lowered now

[@lukewalker1116]

im doing a similar build and im wondering what you did with oil filter//cooler if yours was under the rad like my 98. im building bumper and winch install

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Luke Walker I removed all of it and now have a basic screw-on oil filter.

[@keanujonesarea]

I wish I was smarter so I could understand this crap. I feel like I legit need a step by step. "first find this axle on this car, take it off, like this, put rebuilt it like this, don't have the tools? Take it here to get it redrilled. Now that ut's been redrilled you need this that and that, put them in like this." Cause while I'm sure car guys totally understand what you're talking about, lil ol' amateur boy over here don't understand a lick of this other than, I got a front axle and a rear axle and a new cap on the axle that allows for draining and filling. The rest of it was gibberish to me lol

[@SOLDADITO76]

Correct an s10 is cheaper to flat out by a truck, but in the long run the Toyota will be cheaper because Toyota’s aren’t money pits.

[@jjx27]

This is on par with an episode of Dirt Every Day. Cool project. Clicked because your name sounds Lebanese, subscribed because you’re a legend!

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Thank you!

[@sarahstephens5966]

Even with a 350, a 5.38 gear is right for 37" tires if using a 700R-4, or 4L60E. Trying to go 9% taller with 25% less engine sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

I’ve been driving this truck for five years with the 4l60e, 5.38 gears and original V6. It’s not great on the highway, but the 4spd Atlas transfer case gives it all the gear reduction it needs to easily move the 40’s on the trail. I still may LS swap it one day, but it’s proven that it can do everything I need it to do time and time again.

[@tannerw.320]

Amazing build but isn’t the point of a mid sized rig to be narrow. Wouldn’t throwing tons under her kinda defeat the purpose. Wouldn’t a better option be like toy60s or something narrow. Not hating at all just new to shit like this and would love answers.

[@levibeardslee1301]

Is there a chance you have a full write up and parts list of everything you used?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

I never made a full parts list, but I did document most of the build for Four Wheeler magazine. You can find the articles here: www.motortrend.com/staff/ali-mansour/

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Just out of curiosity, since you used a Super Duty front axle, why didn't you use a Super Duty rear axle? Not knocking anything, I'm just curious.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

It was two things. 1) I didn’t want to have the Super Duty bolt pattern as it was going to require custom beadlocks that were more expensive. 2) I had already sourced the 14 bolt and didn’t have a line on a Sterling rear.

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor That makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

[@michealreed4951]

So sick! Have a 2000 s10 blazer plan on doing axle swap on soon, glad I came across your page

[@lynnboynton5640]

Man that must've cost a fortune to build. Unless most of it was done your self.😁😁😁😁

[@ZR2plowboy]

Waiting for 1 year for part 2 is sad!

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Roger T Jones I had originally planned to roll these things out much faster, but I realized that I would have bypassed the magazine articles, which would have been a problem. The last magazine article just went live on Four Wheeler a few days ago. So, now I can finally get back to these. Thanks for sticking around and sorry for the wait!

[@osrr6422]

You mention panels. The crew cab beds are rare as hens teeth.. least around here. They're actually the beds used in South America IIRC. Also, no one makes rocker panels, I believe you have to splice together a set of extended cab rockers. Something to that affect anyway. Fuel tank is apparently also unique to the CCs and last I looked you couldn't get a replacement. And so I don't sound like a negative nancy. Can't wait to see the rest of the build. I personally have a set of 86 Waggy axles I want to put under an extended cab... keepin it simple, Dana 44s, 35s, leaf springs, 4.30s (Gonna swap the rear for a 96-97 Rodeo D44 which generally come with 4.30 gears, will just match the front).

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

OS RR That’s a fair point. I actually had a different crew cab S-10 before this one. The bed was destroyed from an accident. I took a little work, but I was able to locate a bed. It has $800! I think if this bed ever gets crinkled beyond repair, I will look into just cutting up a set of regular S-10 bed sides or do some sort of custom flat bed. Good luck with your build.

[@billspencerjr8636]

He said ford and first thought that comes to mind , wow this guy can really screw up a wet dream lmao

[@justingore9559]

How much would you say it cost you to do that 4 link front end

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

It's been a few years, but I think it was around 10K in parts to do the entire suspension. You could essentially cut that estimate in half and that's what the front sas would cost if you went the same setup as mine.

[@brytonhilton2031]

When is the next video coming I wanted some ideas for my 4 door gmc s10

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Bryton hilton I’m shooting for the end of December. I had to put a little hold on them so the magazine articles would get priority. I just wrapped up my last article on the truck for Four Wheeler, so now I can get back on it.

[@iPR787]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor need part two I have a crew cab and been searching everywhere for a video like this and you the only one thank you very much

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

iPR787 I’m working on the truck next week. Hopefully, I can get part 2 done in the next few weeks.

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

Great video could that work for a astro van thks or any idears please

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

I'm not as familiar with the Astro platform. I know they offered a four-wheel drive version, which had a little aftermarket support. I think you would likely be in the same boat as me here in that most everything would need to be custom.

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor thks😁

[@chrisgosselin6399]

I like the video please put a real truck bed on it

[@johnreddick413]

Did this project die?? If so I'll finish it hahahahha jk when is the next one coming

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

John Reddick The truck has actually been finished for a few months now. I had to stop making the videos so I wouldn’t step on the magazine which got the exclusive on everything. I’ve simply been slammed the past couple months, so I haven’t had a chance to get part two rolling. This is a side project for me at this point. Unfortunately, it just hasn’t got the attention that I wish it could give it. The good news is, you’ll see it on the cover a four wheeler magazine next month!

[@carlosalfredovazquezvillar964]

What is the maximum speed to driving? Nice job

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

I rarely get over 60 miles per hour due to where I live. I’ve had it up to 70 a few times. It will do it for sure, but any significant incline and it can’t keep overdrive that’s for sure. I only run about 15 psi in the tires on a given day. Airing up to the mid 20s would definitely help. Don’t get me wrong, if I had more time and a LS engine, I would swap it.

[@pamelafleming5829]

Why you want me to

[@PepperDarlington]

Didn't know you were on KZbin! Used to read your articles. Subbed!

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Thank you! More videos will be coming to the channel soon!

[@PepperDarlington]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor Hell yeah, bud! Looking forward to it.

[@angelovelazquez5551]

How much did it cost to build this S10?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

It’s been four years since I started the build. I honestly don’t remember the exact amount. I think there’s somewhere in the neighborhood of 25K in parts.

[@angelovelazquez5551]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor would you know if there is a direct suspension lift kit? I have a ZR5 and i cant find one anywhere.. I would like to go at least 6" lift.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

@@angelovelazquez5551 most of what I have suspension wise is custom. If you want something that’s a kit, these guys are your best option www.skysoffroaddesign.com/products/chevy-sas-s10

[@michaelhrgn]

Can’t wate to see part2 I have been playing with these trucks for years now , and have been wheeling my 2001 crew cab for almost 15 years now there a great platform and parts are easy to get back

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

That's awesome! Great to hear. I'm really liking mine so far.

[@michaelhrgn]

Mines a never ending build Wright now it’s got a vortec 350 4l80e Nwf eco box ford np205 narrowed ford hp Dana 60 grizzly locker C&C 14 bolt Detroit locker 4.56 gears . It’s been a great set up it’s running ruff stuff diy long arms on jk lift coils and Chevy 56s our back , 37” km3si use this truck for every thing from daylie driving , towing my car trailer/ 28 camper , driving it out to Moab and rubicon and wheeling and driving back no problem and lots of local wheeling out here in Oregon

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

michaelhrgn Sounds awesome! I’m planning on towing mine out to Moab this year for EJS.

[@michaelhrgn]

I will be out in Moab the last week of March this year again , driving again

[@dacota447]

Where's part 2??

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

It's coming. You can check my other video on the channel for the latest update.

[@thunder_lloyd]

Any updates!?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

The truck is finished, minus a few details. I have to wait for the last Four Wheeler Magazine article to come out, then I will get back on the video series.

[@malsale4075]

Where is part 2

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Coming soon!

[@AyyItsJk]

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