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05-07-2012, 11:37 AM
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Frame Swapping
So I want to fix my Blazer frame. It's 4x4 and all I can find is 2wd. Question is will a 2wd front frame section from the straight part in the middle forward fit if I save all the brackets from the 4x4? I would like to just go to the junk yard and sawzall this section off and weld it to my frame. It's not a show truck just a boat -launcher.
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05-07-2012, 06:35 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
Anyone?
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05-07-2012, 09:42 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
Oh yeah its a 72k5.
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05-08-2012, 06:08 AM
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Re: Frame Swapping
yes that will work. the frames are the same up front.
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05-08-2012, 11:01 AM
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Re: Frame Swapping
Thank you sir. It is hard to find these at all in Florida as they rust right away. But now and then I find an old work truck and think "Wow, My new dewalt sawzall could just cut that piece out and for about $25 I could fix my frame. It looks the same to me but thought I would get a second opinion.
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05-08-2012, 02:12 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
Well, not to step on any toes or anything, but I dont think they are the same. I think the 4x4 frames have a higher arch in the front.
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05-08-2012, 05:09 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
darn it! i was worried about that too.
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05-08-2012, 05:26 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
just take a striaght edge, ie a level and get some measurements of your 4wd frame then do the same to the doner 2wd frame and that will give you the answer. But i believe they are the same other than the core mount brackets and spring mounts. only major diff is in the rear section above axle.
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05-13-2012, 10:12 PM
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Re: Frame Swapping
Trouble is a straight edge might not work on my bent frame..anyone got pics of a 2wd frame with no engine??
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