spring purchase conversion for 2wd to 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rod · 12-30-2004, 05:11 PM

Was wondering what others have done for converting a 2wd into a 4wd. I'm think about a dually front end on a 1 ton dually.

My question is would a dana 60 front axle be better off using the springs and frame purchases off an original 80's dana 60 front?

Or should one use spring purchases and springs from a 69-72 4x4 on the same dana 60 front 4x4 axle.

Basically should I grab the springs and all from a dana 60 front and mount it to a 72 or should a grab just the axle and use frame purchases and springs from a earlier 69- 72 era to mount a dana 60.

12-30-2004, 05:11 PM	#1
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	spring purchase conversion for 2wd to 4x4 Was wondering what others have done for converting a 2wd into a 4wd. I'm think about a dually front end on a 1 ton dually. My question is would a dana 60 front axle be better off using the springs and frame purchases off an original 80's dana 60 front? Or should one use spring purchases and springs from a 69-72 4x4 on the same dana 60 front 4x4 axle. Basically should I grab the springs and all from a dana 60 front and mount it to a 72 or should a grab just the axle and use frame purchases and springs from a earlier 69- 72 era to mount a dana 60. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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