Converting from 4WD to 2WD - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 12-13-2009, 04:16 AM

How difficult is it to do this on a 69-72 Blazer? Is it a simple matter of bolting on parts from a 1/2 ton 71-72 donor truck? I have 1/2 ton front clip, and a 12 bolt rear with a coil spring set-up. Will this stuff bolt right in? Or are there differences in the 2wd and 4wd frames? Thanks.

OARNGESI · 12-13-2009, 07:51 AM

THE FRONT FRAME KICKS UP THE REAR FRAME DONT CURVE OUT FOR THE SPRING MOUNTS YOU CAN MOUNT THE CROSSMEMBER AND CONTROLL ARMS YOU JUST HAVE TO DRILL HOLES HERES WHAT IM PLANNING TO DO ON THE BACK OF MINE IM DOING THE SAME RIGHT NOW http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218156

OARNGESI · 12-13-2009, 07:53 AM

You can also just use a flip kit in the back

Rochlow · 12-13-2009, 11:06 AM

I'm in the process of doing with all porterbuilt parts. Some of the problems I'm finding are there is not front x-member to reference the bolt for the porterbuilt. and keeping the axle in the same position in reference to the frame..

Also, changing the axle saddles is another issues, but Nathan gave me the measurements to help rectify that..

I'm sure I'll work through them, but there are some of the issues

bouncytruck · 12-13-2009, 11:41 AM

Check out this article from Sport Truck Magazine
http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html

12-13-2009, 04:16 AM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Converting from 4WD to 2WD How difficult is it to do this on a 69-72 Blazer? Is it a simple matter of bolting on parts from a 1/2 ton 71-72 donor truck? I have 1/2 ton front clip, and a 12 bolt rear with a coil spring set-up. Will this stuff bolt right in? Or are there differences in the 2wd and 4wd frames? Thanks. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-13-2009, 07:51 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Converting from 4WD to 2WD THE FRONT FRAME KICKS UP THE REAR FRAME DONT CURVE OUT FOR THE SPRING MOUNTS YOU CAN MOUNT THE CROSSMEMBER AND CONTROLL ARMS YOU JUST HAVE TO DRILL HOLES HERES WHAT IM PLANNING TO DO ON THE BACK OF MINE IM DOING THE SAME RIGHT NOW http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218156 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-13-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Converting from 4WD to 2WD You can also just use a flip kit in the back __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-13-2009, 11:06 AM	#4
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Converting from 4WD to 2WD I'm in the process of doing with all porterbuilt parts. Some of the problems I'm finding are there is not front x-member to reference the bolt for the porterbuilt. and keeping the axle in the same position in reference to the frame.. Also, changing the axle saddles is another issues, but Nathan gave me the measurements to help rectify that.. I'm sure I'll work through them, but there are some of the issues

12-13-2009, 11:41 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Converting from 4WD to 2WD Check out this article from Sport Truck Magazine http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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