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72gmcshorty · 01-10-2010, 06:41 PM

I need some opinions on whether i would be better off trading my 2wd project for a 4wd project. I plan on lowering it (4/6) or maybe even air-bagging it. I know i would need to notch the frame to accomplish this. What are the benefits to going with a 4wd frame? I know i would need to do more work to the 4wd frame though (trailing arms, etc). Any opinions..ideas

OARNGESI · 01-11-2010, 05:35 AM

With airbags the 4wd frame would be better so you could sit a inch lower in the front, with a static drop youd be better off with the 2wd frame easier, either way a factory 2wd in similar condition as a 4x4 is worth way more

hgs_notes · 01-11-2010, 08:33 AM

I think for a 4/6 drop you can do it with a bolt in frame notch. If you used a 4x4 frame, you can still lower it with the rear leaf springs and not have to convert it to trailing arms. For me the main reason for switching would be if the body was in better condition on the 4x4. I don't think it would be worth it just to have a different frame style.

01-10-2010, 06:41 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Need opinions on trading my 2wd.... I need some opinions on whether i would be better off trading my 2wd project for a 4wd project. I plan on lowering it (4/6) or maybe even air-bagging it. I know i would need to notch the frame to accomplish this. What are the benefits to going with a 4wd frame? I know i would need to do more work to the 4wd frame though (trailing arms, etc). Any opinions..ideas __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-11-2010, 05:35 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Need opinions on trading my 2wd.... With airbags the 4wd frame would be better so you could sit a inch lower in the front, with a static drop youd be better off with the 2wd frame easier, either way a factory 2wd in similar condition as a 4x4 is worth way more __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-11-2010, 08:33 AM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Need opinions on trading my 2wd.... I think for a 4/6 drop you can do it with a bolt in frame notch. If you used a 4x4 frame, you can still lower it with the rear leaf springs and not have to convert it to trailing arms. For me the main reason for switching would be if the body was in better condition on the 4x4. I don't think it would be worth it just to have a different frame style. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff



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