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GMCMAX · 01-09-2007, 12:28 AM

I flattened out the dimples on mine and plated the outside with 1/4". I heated the frame and used two 1" thick plates with a big bolt and nut through them and sandwiched the frame while it was hot to flatten it. Finished up with a small amount of hammering. That frame is tough! Sorry now I didn't take pics in progress. I did find out with the factory 2wd rear end spring mounts that a 4" block only brought the rear level with a factory front suspension.

01-09-2007, 12:28 AM	#7
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: 2wd to 4 wheel drive swap in progress....ideas? I flattened out the dimples on mine and plated the outside with 1/4". I heated the frame and used two 1" thick plates with a big bolt and nut through them and sandwiched the frame while it was hot to flatten it. Finished up with a small amount of hammering. That frame is tough! Sorry now I didn't take pics in progress. I did find out with the factory 2wd rear end spring mounts that a 4" block only brought the rear level with a factory front suspension. __________________ 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".