Converting 4x4 to 2x4......I know..here we go again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 06-23-2009, 09:14 PM

Ive done some searching but need some more info. Any links to good threads on this subject would be great or any info would be appreciated.

We are thinking about converting my (rough) 72 4x4 Blazer to a 2x4. I would like to do it correctly with trailing arms if possible.

I have a 70 model 2x4 short bed truck I can use for the frame and suspension.
I also have a 72 long bed I can use (disks and 5 lug) as a donor suspension also if it can be used.

What do you do about the trailing arms...are they shorter on a 2x4 Blazer than a truck? If you cut the frame...where do you cut it and do you need to shorten the trailing arms or do you move them forward? Can you cut a LONG bed down and make it work?

Any help would be appreciated.

06-23-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Converting 4x4 to 2x4......I know..here we go again Ive done some searching but need some more info. Any links to good threads on this subject would be great or any info would be appreciated. We are thinking about converting my (rough) 72 4x4 Blazer to a 2x4. I would like to do it correctly with trailing arms if possible. I have a 70 model 2x4 short bed truck I can use for the frame and suspension. I also have a 72 long bed I can use (disks and 5 lug) as a donor suspension also if it can be used. What do you do about the trailing arms...are they shorter on a 2x4 Blazer than a truck? If you cut the frame...where do you cut it and do you need to shorten the trailing arms or do you move them forward? Can you cut a LONG bed down and make it work? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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