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06-26-2014, 02:30 PM
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4x4 conversion
Afternoon Gents, I own a 70 GMC 1500 2WD, and i would really like to put an axle under the front and turn it into a 4x4, I know there's more to it then just throwing an axle under there, but does anyone know of a conversion kit? how about a good build thread showing how it was done?
Thanks- Eric
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06-26-2014, 02:52 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
I've seen 73-87 front 4x4 front suspension, tranny and transfer case grafted onto a 2wd coil spring 67-72. It made a nice little 4x4 for non extreme off roading. It seemed a little strange at first but it all worked.
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06-26-2014, 02:58 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
Might be easier to just use a 73-87 4x4 frame and just swap body over. You will have all components and disc brakes.
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06-26-2014, 03:17 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
I'd rather retain the stock frame rails if possible. got a link?
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06-26-2014, 04:13 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
I converted mine. Check out my build thread.
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06-27-2014, 12:25 AM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
if you have any more pictures of the front axle swap in hiding somewhere, I'd love to see them! good looking truck, and great job on the swap!
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06-27-2014, 09:49 AM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
This one shows the front brackets, and the e-brake dimple that needs to be flattened.
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06-27-2014, 10:24 AM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
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06-27-2014, 03:24 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
My Longhorn started life as a 2WD but conversion was done before I got it. The hardest part I think is getting the big hole in the right location for the rear spring shackle. I did cut out and rework this area during my restoration because the holes were cut-out with a torch, a little out of location, and they were around the E-Brake dimples. This made bolting the cast iron shackle bracket difficult because it needs all three (3) bolts on a flat surface.
Pictures are after reworking. |
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06-27-2014, 04:09 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
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06-27-2014, 07:44 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
I'm really starting to consider cannibalizing my 86 suburban for the conversion.
it's got most of the stuff I want/need for the conversion already (3/4 ton axles!) this could get very interesting...
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06-27-2014, 08:13 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
Do it! Lol
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06-27-2014, 08:19 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
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07-13-2014, 03:13 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
well guys, looks like I will be doing the swap with a 3/4 ton instead of a 1/2 ton. I'm going to be combining my two trucks to make one good 2wd 3/4 ton and then swap a front axle under it and make it 4wd later.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635077
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07-26-2014, 05:12 PM
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Re: 4x4 conversion
started swapping my 1/2 ton cab onto a 3/4 ton frame, that I will later convert to 4x4, details are in my build thread. and cab swap thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594908 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635077
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