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Old 07-20-2011, 12:18 AM   #1
amodedude1
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4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive conversion

Hi all, I was considering getting rid of my project not that long ago because I never had time to get working on my project as the garage it's in is not mine, and I can only get in when my friend is around to let me in.

I worked out a deal and he'll be giving me a key to get over and work on it when I want. Since he doesn't really want to see me get rid of it either, so I'm really happy about that.

On to my questions, when I'm done, I'll be DD'ing it, and I personally don't need or want 4x4 and desperately want to go lower. The front differential would definitely be getting in my way to drop it. And I think the easiest rout is to swap my entire front suspension with the front cross-member out of a 2wd truck. Am I right about that?

Will I need to drill holes or are the holes already on the frame? If I drill, I assume I would need to take measurements from a 2wd frame?

As for the rear, when I get rid of the transfer-case, will have length issues with the rear drive shaft length? would I be able to just grab a drive shaft out of a 2wd truck? I have a 14-bolt ff rear.

Are there any other difficulties I should know about the swap?

Any other project links? I found a few, post them up for me if you find any.
Here's one I found:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231

Thanks!
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