Has anyone gone from 4WD to 2WD? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dgodecke · 04-18-2010, 03:41 PM

I have a 73 GMC SWB 4WD and looking to get read of excess weight so I thought the NP205 and frond end would be a good place to start.

I already have a 4WD truck and have no plans of ever taking the 73 off road. I also want to lower it a bit. I have to replace the transmission anyway from a TH350 to a TH 400 to hold the 454's power.

Has anyone done this conversion? What kind of problems did you run into?
What did you do to located your upper and lower A-frames on the frame?
What about the trans cross-member any suggestions?

All ideas and suggestions are welcome.

04-18-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
dgodecke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Poulsbo, wa Posts: 42	Has anyone gone from 4WD to 2WD? I have a 73 GMC SWB 4WD and looking to get read of excess weight so I thought the NP205 and frond end would be a good place to start. I already have a 4WD truck and have no plans of ever taking the 73 off road. I also want to lower it a bit. I have to replace the transmission anyway from a TH350 to a TH 400 to hold the 454's power. Has anyone done this conversion? What kind of problems did you run into? What did you do to located your upper and lower A-frames on the frame? What about the trans cross-member any suggestions? All ideas and suggestions are welcome. __________________ 07 Chev 2500HD Classic Project Ranch Hand, Hauling A$$ since 1973 I was told this Project had a L-72 427 425HP, It did not. It does have a 427 block and parts from various 427 motors. It will end up with a nice strong 454 in the end. It has not been run for 20+ years Frame up restoration started2/15/2010



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