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neonlarry · 10-10-2002, 11:08 PM

I am not sure I am actually going to do this, but I want to find out what it would take.
Ok, if I had a 1972 swb 4x4 frame (with the springs, and the crossmembers) and a np205 t-case/th400 tranny, and d44/corp 14 bolt axles, what else would I need to make a 4x4 truck that I couldn't get from a 2wd 67-72? The main thing I can think of is the steering linkage, but what else?

**Yukon Jack** · 10-11-2002, 10:27 AM

Steering gear box. High hump transmission tunnel cover. That's all that comes to my mind right now.

neonlarry · 10-11-2002, 12:25 PM

Thanks. That's about all I could think of too. I can probably get anything I need off of a 73-87 4x4 for free, and then I would buy a complete 2wd 67-72. The steering was the main thing I wasn't sure about. Anybody else have any ideas?

**Yukon Jack** · 10-11-2002, 01:05 PM

You ever going to give thought to going to a big block? Maybe would be a good time to just go ahead and use a 73-up engine crossmember and towers. Not sure if they are a benefit with a small block, but at least you would have the benefit if you should ever go up to a larger engine. Now would be an easy time to do it.

Truck Hippy · 10-11-2002, 07:36 PM

Hey. You will also need front and rear drive shafts, front 4x4 bumper brackets. You may be able to cut some and make them work. You will need rear bumper brackets off of a GMC or a 4x4 (sport bumper) to work with the leaf spring mounts. I don't think the hump is the same on a 73-up, but don't take my word for it. The trans linkage is a little different but you might get yours to work. Also the e-brake cable is different and the fan shroud is different. You can probably get around some of these things. Good Luck!

10-10-2002, 11:08 PM	#1
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	4x4 question I am not sure I am actually going to do this, but I want to find out what it would take. Ok, if I had a 1972 swb 4x4 frame (with the springs, and the crossmembers) and a np205 t-case/th400 tranny, and d44/corp 14 bolt axles, what else would I need to make a 4x4 truck that I couldn't get from a 2wd 67-72? The main thing I can think of is the steering linkage, but what else? __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-11-2002, 10:27 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Steering gear box. High hump transmission tunnel cover. That's all that comes to my mind right now. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-11-2002, 12:25 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Thanks. That's about all I could think of too. I can probably get anything I need off of a 73-87 4x4 for free, and then I would buy a complete 2wd 67-72. The steering was the main thing I wasn't sure about. Anybody else have any ideas? __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-11-2002, 01:05 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	You ever going to give thought to going to a big block? Maybe would be a good time to just go ahead and use a 73-up engine crossmember and towers. Not sure if they are a benefit with a small block, but at least you would have the benefit if you should ever go up to a larger engine. Now would be an easy time to do it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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10-11-2002, 07:36 PM	#5
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Hey. You will also need front and rear drive shafts, front 4x4 bumper brackets. You may be able to cut some and make them work. You will need rear bumper brackets off of a GMC or a 4x4 (sport bumper) to work with the leaf spring mounts. I don't think the hump is the same on a 73-up, but don't take my word for it. The trans linkage is a little different but you might get yours to work. Also the e-brake cable is different and the fan shroud is different. You can probably get around some of these things. Good Luck!



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