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GMCMAX · 02-07-2006, 10:57 PM

I dunno,
I converted my 68 GMC to 4X4 without swapping the frame. I used parts from a 70 blazer for a donor. I learned a lot about frame differences. I was lucky when I bought the parts that I got most every thing I needed from the blazer like the front crossmember and motor stands. I had to flatten out the big dimples in the front of the frame where the brake or e-brake line comes through (it was two years ago). I also had to notch the front radiator support mount to clear the power steering box I got. Had to refab the front bumper brace to clear also. Made up a rear drive line and brake tubing for the front. The rear end spring hangers are shorter, and I had to put 4" blocks in the rear to get it level with the stock blazer front suspension.
I did it over a two week Christmas vacation; It was a lot of inspiration, perspiration, and fabrication, but I like it.

02-07-2006, 10:57 PM	#3
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: 4X4 swap: various questions I dunno, I converted my 68 GMC to 4X4 without swapping the frame. I used parts from a 70 blazer for a donor. I learned a lot about frame differences. I was lucky when I bought the parts that I got most every thing I needed from the blazer like the front crossmember and motor stands. I had to flatten out the big dimples in the front of the frame where the brake or e-brake line comes through (it was two years ago). I also had to notch the front radiator support mount to clear the power steering box I got. Had to refab the front bumper brace to clear also. Made up a rear drive line and brake tubing for the front. The rear end spring hangers are shorter, and I had to put 4" blocks in the rear to get it level with the stock blazer front suspension. I did it over a two week Christmas vacation; It was a lot of inspiration, perspiration, and fabrication, but I like it. __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".