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leisure67 04-09-2018 11:26 AM

2wd vs. 4wd frame
 
Are the frames the same on a '76 swb 2wd and 4wd?

sweetk30 04-09-2018 04:25 PM

Re: 2wd vs. 4wd frame
 
for the most part yes .

the front end stamping for the brake hoses and crossmember are a hair different .

also the brackets will need to be added to the 2wd frame to make it 4wd . and the front spring hangers for the rear springs need swapped or add a 3" block to bring the rear up to the 4x4 height .

places like www.diy4x.com can sell you a kit to make it swap over to 4wd . www.offroaddesign.com has some parts also like a engine cross member for the 4wd .

but if you have a frame you need and the body off the other its just a swap over for the most part . I am currently doing a c-10 to k30 body swap . need the 4wd more than 2wd .

leisure67 04-09-2018 07:19 PM

Re: 2wd vs. 4wd frame
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetk30 (Post 8234236)
for the most part yes .

the front end stamping for the brake hoses and crossmember are a hair different .

also the brackets will need to be added to the 2wd frame to make it 4wd . and the front spring hangers for the rear springs need swapped or add a 3" block to bring the rear up to the 4x4 height .

places like www.diy4x.com can sell you a kit to make it swap over to 4wd . www.offroaddesign.com has some parts also like a engine cross member for the 4wd .

but if you have a frame you need and the body off the other its just a swap over for the most part . I am currently doing a c-10 to k30 body swap . need the 4wd more than 2wd .


Thanks. I am trying to use a 4wd frame for a 2wd.

sweetk30 04-09-2018 08:55 PM

Re: 2wd vs. 4wd frame
 
then reverse the info i gave you .

heck if you were closer i would prob give you a good mid 80's long bed frame 2wd and you just chop it down .

you will have some holes to drill .

i am surprised you cant find a decent 2wd frame already .

cruizin01 04-09-2018 09:11 PM

Re: 2wd vs. 4wd frame
 
Check out my build and there is some info in there. Let me know if you have specific questions.


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