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62panel · 01-28-2006, 03:42 AM

I just bought a 71 1/2 ton chevy suburban 4x4. I was wanting a 2wd but have not had much luck finding one and the price was good so I jumped on it. My Question is has anyone put a sub body on a lwb p/u frame if so where there any problems. I know there will be body mounts to move but are the frames alot different. I haven't seen any 2wd drive subs at the bone yards so no luck finding a frame but p/u frames are easy to come by thats what got me thinking about the swap. Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Justin

**special-K** · 01-28-2006, 10:56 AM

The Subs have some different bend dimentions and are longer out back.There are alot of people wanting to do the opposite,it would be cool to work out a swap.You should be able to find a rusty 2wd with a little patience.You also could change-out the front suspension and crossmembers like guys have done converting K5s to 2wd.You wouldn`t get the rear coils that way,though.

62panel · 01-28-2006, 09:50 PM

So the frames are the same on the front and the 2wd x-member will bolt up to the frame? If that will work I don't mind leafs in the rear. Has anyone that has done this have some pics or suggestions.
Thanks
Justin

72sub · 01-30-2006, 10:58 AM

pm sent.

01-28-2006, 03:42 AM	#1
62panel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mustang, OK Posts: 70	Questions I just bought a 71 1/2 ton chevy suburban 4x4. I was wanting a 2wd but have not had much luck finding one and the price was good so I jumped on it. My Question is has anyone put a sub body on a lwb p/u frame if so where there any problems. I know there will be body mounts to move but are the frames alot different. I haven't seen any 2wd drive subs at the bone yards so no luck finding a frame but p/u frames are easy to come by thats what got me thinking about the swap. Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks Justin

01-28-2006, 10:56 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Questions The Subs have some different bend dimentions and are longer out back.There are alot of people wanting to do the opposite,it would be cool to work out a swap.You should be able to find a rusty 2wd with a little patience.You also could change-out the front suspension and crossmembers like guys have done converting K5s to 2wd.You wouldn`t get the rear coils that way,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2006, 09:50 PM	#3
62panel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mustang, OK Posts: 70	Re: Questions So the frames are the same on the front and the 2wd x-member will bolt up to the frame? If that will work I don't mind leafs in the rear. Has anyone that has done this have some pics or suggestions. Thanks Justin

01-30-2006, 10:58 AM	#4
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	Re: Questions pm sent.

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