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tom71 · 02-09-2007, 05:17 PM

ive searched the board and cant find a decent answer , so here goes
im converting a 4x4 blazer to 2wd is there a few holes that line up on the front cross member or not ive read both answers yes and no can some one who has done the conversion chime in??? thanks .......tom

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-09-2007, 07:23 PM

IIRC, A few holes will line up, the rest need to be drilled

Anyone else?

1969k10stepside · 02-09-2007, 07:39 PM

I dont know that it would be easier but...you could cut a 2wd truck front section off and take it to be welded in place of the 4x4 front frame.You could then sell the 4x4 front end to someone needing one.Just a thought.It wouldnt cost much to cut the 2wd front end off a truck at the junkyard.I just cut a 71 2wd truck front half off.Its gone already though.A person that can weld could weld the frames together reasonably priced,I would also run some 3/16" thick metal along the inner frame bolted on with grade 8 bolts for some extra strength if you do this.
Dustin

tom71 · 02-09-2007, 08:44 PM

i thought about that but id have to move around body mounts ii think its easier to put in the cross members and trailing arms . anyone else?

tom71 · 02-13-2007, 11:16 PM

anyone?? i hope i dont get in trouble , i posted it worked

earl87gta · 02-14-2007, 12:27 AM

look about 3 pages back and thier are some pics of a convertion some is doing. mabe if you bring it back to the top you can get a few questions ansewred.

earl87gta · 02-14-2007, 12:29 AM

try here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221431

tom71 · 02-14-2007, 12:50 AM

thanks earl , i have some pics of my new tub , can some one up load for me ?

1969k10stepside · 02-14-2007, 09:35 AM

Send me the pics to mudder1969@hotmail.com and I will post them for you

tom71 · 02-14-2007, 11:17 AM

1969k10stepside , im haVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PICTURES damn computers ! thanks anyy way . tom

oilyrag80 · 02-18-2007, 12:33 PM

Do not cut your frame I have converted 3 blazers its very easy.
Most people are scared to do it but dont be. If you do it right nobody will ever be able to tell. In my experince the 72 style frame none of the bolts line up even if they did that is not a guarantee its in the right place. If you have any questions just pm me

02-09-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	2wd conversion question ive searched the board and cant find a decent answer , so here goes im converting a 4x4 blazer to 2wd is there a few holes that line up on the front cross member or not ive read both answers yes and no can some one who has done the conversion chime in??? thanks .......tom __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile Last edited by tom71; 02-09-2007 at 05:23 PM.

02-09-2007, 07:23 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2wd conversion question IIRC, A few holes will line up, the rest need to be drilled Anyone else? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-09-2007, 07:39 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 2wd conversion question I dont know that it would be easier but...you could cut a 2wd truck front section off and take it to be welded in place of the 4x4 front frame.You could then sell the 4x4 front end to someone needing one.Just a thought.It wouldnt cost much to cut the 2wd front end off a truck at the junkyard.I just cut a 71 2wd truck front half off.Its gone already though.A person that can weld could weld the frames together reasonably priced,I would also run some 3/16" thick metal along the inner frame bolted on with grade 8 bolts for some extra strength if you do this. Dustin

02-09-2007, 08:44 PM	#4
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: 2wd conversion question i thought about that but id have to move around body mounts ii think its easier to put in the cross members and trailing arms . anyone else? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

02-13-2007, 11:16 PM	#5
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: 2wd conversion question anyone?? i hope i dont get in trouble , i posted it worked __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile Last edited by tom71; 02-13-2007 at 11:17 PM.

02-14-2007, 12:27 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 2wd conversion question look about 3 pages back and thier are some pics of a convertion some is doing. mabe if you bring it back to the top you can get a few questions ansewred. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-14-2007, 12:29 AM	#7
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 2wd conversion question try here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221431 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-14-2007, 12:50 AM	#8
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: 2wd conversion question thanks earl , i have some pics of my new tub , can some one up load for me ? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

02-14-2007, 09:35 AM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 2wd conversion question Send me the pics to mudder1969@hotmail.com and I will post them for you

02-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#10
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: 2wd conversion question 1969k10stepside , im haVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PICTURES damn computers ! thanks anyy way . tom __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

02-18-2007, 12:33 PM	#11
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: 2wd conversion question Do not cut your frame I have converted 3 blazers its very easy. Most people are scared to do it but dont be. If you do it right nobody will ever be able to tell. In my experince the 72 style frame none of the bolts line up even if they did that is not a guarantee its in the right place. If you have any questions just pm me Attached Images



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