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Old 06-10-2006, 04:57 PM   #1
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Question same frames

Is a '72 2wd short bed frame the SAME as a 2wd Blazer Frame? Buildin' somethin' cool if so!
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Old 06-10-2006, 05:21 PM   #2
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Re: same frames

Nope, besides the blazer being a shorter wheel base tghere is a couple other places different.
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Old 06-10-2006, 09:35 PM   #3
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Re: same frames

Fill us in.It may be doeable.Welcome!!
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Old 06-10-2006, 11:32 PM   #4
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Re: same frames

Thanks for the Welcome
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Old 06-10-2006, 11:30 PM   #5
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Re: same frames

what else is different? i could section the frame so I can keep the rear coil suspension. next question: can you take a 4wd frame and take a 2wd short bed truck frame and convert a 4wd to 2wd blazer? I have a 72 swb truck and a 72 4WD blazer I want a 2wd blazer
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Old 06-10-2006, 11:51 PM   #6
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Re: same frames

Couldnt you add a front member from a 73-87? Then lower your rear springs? Just a thought...

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Old 06-11-2006, 01:03 PM   #7
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Re: same frames

Ya might want to check out the 69-72 blazer forum. There are several threads covering your questions.
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Old 06-11-2006, 01:56 PM   #8
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Re: same frames

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Old 06-11-2006, 03:27 PM   #9
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Re: same frames

I've got a buddy who has done this several times.

He uses the front crossmember off of the 2wd donor and drill the holes in the frame. You have to use the 2wd steering box too.

In the back, he uses a flip kit to put the axle atop the springs and lower it at the same time, keeping the leafs.
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