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rivernut · 06-23-2005, 04:34 PM

Hello,
I tore down my chevy 72 3/4 4x4 4speed yesterday and found the frame is much worse than originally thought, in fact, not usable at all (too rotten through). I have a 72, 2 wheel drive frame that is good. Question is: will it work to use for my 4x4 running gear? I have never done a frame swap from 2 to 4x4 before. Thanks
Rivernut

krue · 06-23-2005, 05:25 PM

I've heard it can be done, but it's a lot of work. May make more sense to find another 4x4 frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-23-2005, 05:31 PM

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ckhd · 06-23-2005, 05:55 PM

I had a friend that did the 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive conversion. He said that he's an idiot for doing it.

Best bet is to find another 4-wheel drive frame.

There are frame differences. A 4-wheel drive frame has straight frame rails going under the bed (as viewed from the top), and a two-wheel drive frame bows out. I think there are others, but can't remember them.

06-23-2005, 04:34 PM	#1
rivernut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: guttenberg, iowa Posts: 38	1972 frame questions Hello, I tore down my chevy 72 3/4 4x4 4speed yesterday and found the frame is much worse than originally thought, in fact, not usable at all (too rotten through). I have a 72, 2 wheel drive frame that is good. Question is: will it work to use for my 4x4 running gear? I have never done a frame swap from 2 to 4x4 before. Thanks Rivernut

06-23-2005, 05:25 PM	#2
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06-23-2005, 05:31 PM	#3
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06-23-2005, 05:55 PM	#4
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I had a friend that did the 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive conversion. He said that he's an idiot for doing it. Best bet is to find another 4-wheel drive frame. There are frame differences. A 4-wheel drive frame has straight frame rails going under the bed (as viewed from the top), and a two-wheel drive frame bows out. I think there are others, but can't remember them. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?



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