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softballnrd27 · 08-08-2007, 02:41 PM

I know what I need, is it worth it. I am thinking about the 83 2wd 3/4ton 'Burb that I bought for the 454/400. If I keep it, I have to have it 4wd bc it is just HUGE. Is it worth it? I will build a stump pulling 383/350 combo for it on the cheap. The body is straight and there is no major rust.

1969k10stepside · 08-08-2007, 02:43 PM

If you want a 4wd,the easiest and quickest way would be to find a 4wd chassis and put the burb body on it.It's not like the old trucks where you search for years to find a 4wd frame,there are 4wd frames for your 'burb out there.

streetstar · 08-08-2007, 07:36 PM

There are many ways to lift a 2wd as well. They do it in California all the time for the prerunner look

softballnrd27 · 08-09-2007, 10:39 PM

I was thinking about just lifting it as a 2wd and waiting to covert it to 4wd. I just need to decide on a color for the body.

streetstar · 08-11-2007, 10:38 AM

If you decide to lift it as a 2wd West Coast burb-- Fabtech should have all you need. Lift spindles, A-arm kits, etc., Plus you could throw a 2inch body lift on top of it all and have room for 35's at least, maybe more. And when people ask why you lifted a 2wd, you can tell them how cool and forward-thinking you are because they do this in Cali all the time(laughs)

08-08-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Convert 2wd to 4wd I know what I need, is it worth it. I am thinking about the 83 2wd 3/4ton 'Burb that I bought for the 454/400. If I keep it, I have to have it 4wd bc it is just HUGE. Is it worth it? I will build a stump pulling 383/350 combo for it on the cheap. The body is straight and there is no major rust. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 02-20-2011 at 11:01 PM.

08-08-2007, 02:43 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Convert 2wd to 4wd If you want a 4wd,the easiest and quickest way would be to find a 4wd chassis and put the burb body on it.It's not like the old trucks where you search for years to find a 4wd frame,there are 4wd frames for your 'burb out there.

08-08-2007, 07:36 PM	#3
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Convert 2wd to 4wd There are many ways to lift a 2wd as well. They do it in California all the time for the prerunner look

08-09-2007, 10:39 PM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Convert 2wd to 4wd I was thinking about just lifting it as a 2wd and waiting to covert it to 4wd. I just need to decide on a color for the body. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

08-11-2007, 10:38 AM	#5
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Convert 2wd to 4wd If you decide to lift it as a 2wd West Coast burb-- Fabtech should have all you need. Lift spindles, A-arm kits, etc., Plus you could throw a 2inch body lift on top of it all and have room for 35's at least, maybe more. And when people ask why you lifted a 2wd, you can tell them how cool and forward-thinking you are because they do this in Cali all the time(laughs) Last edited by streetstar; 08-11-2007 at 10:40 AM.

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