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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
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Maybe a stupid question...
Is it possible to convert a C10 to a four by four?
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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If I were to do this, I would buy a rolling 4x4 frame and bolt my truck's body / engine to the frame's tranny / transfercase. It would by far be the easiest way to go about it, even though I'm sure there is some sort of conversion kit somewhere...
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
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I figured getting a rolling 4x4 frame would be easiest.
I ask because I'm going to be swapping my engine tranny for a Olds 425/TH400 ... and I'd much rather have a 4x4 than a peg leg ![]() |
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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you can, ask 1fastc10 i think he is doing it. it can be done, but like russell said, rolling chasis would be best. i have thought about it, but dont have the time, money or space to do it at the moment.
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Would I need to use the tranny from the rolling chassis or would the TH400 work? I'm pretty ignorant of how 4x4's are setup.
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mont Belvieu, TX
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The TH400 would work as long as it came out of a 4X4. If it came out of a 2X4, the tail shaft would need to be changed, as they are different between a 2 wheel drive and a 4X4.
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
Posts: 485
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The more I think about it, the more I think I should maybe just change my rear diff and keep it a 2wd.
And build a seperate 4x4 ![]() Nonetheless, Thanks for the help! |
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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just do like me, build a capable 2by....
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Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call |
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
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What did you do?
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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pretty much a well equiped truck (ex. tools, spare parts, chains, fire extinguisher, shovels..etc..) with large tires (32" at the moment, maybe 35"s with cut fenders) re-geared axle with locker at some point.... i also have full size spare, with cb, want a Ham radio as well....
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Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call |
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
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I guess it's different when you want traction on ice...my parents 2wd couldn't pull my cavy out of a ditch (only ONE wheel was actually in the ditch!), the wheels just spun, got a 4wd and it yanked it out like a hot knife through butter.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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maybe it was the driver..
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mmmm....Rye and Coke
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MB, Canada
Posts: 485
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It may have been the tires and the fact it had NO weight in the back...
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