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obsesive23 · 08-31-2004, 12:10 AM

Ok I know it's not the normal way but what does it take to convert a 4wd to a 2wd? Can you use a 2wd short box frame? Does that have to be cut down? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Could be the wifes new project, funny how when I brought home my 68 she couldn't believe I was going to put all this money into " that old truck what are you nuts?". Now she keeps telling me to " get it done already, I want to drive it!"

bouncytruck · 08-31-2004, 11:16 AM

Short bed frames are too long. I would think it would be easier to just put the suspension from a 2wd pickup on the 4wd blazer frame, but that is just my guess.

obsesive23 · 09-01-2004, 12:42 PM

ttt

72c5 · 09-01-2004, 10:33 PM

it can be done, i'm gonna do it to the front anyway.........you will need a whole front clip front clip from a doner up to about '87. It will be a lot of drilling out rivits and hogging a couple holes, but with the doner clip you'll see where everything goes.........the rear is more difficult,,,,,,,,,2wd and 4wd frames are different and without swapping frames, you'd have to go the 4-link route, and if you are asking how to do it, its gonna be too hard........but i think the front is the most important.......front leafs ride like crap.....but the rear seem ok w/ the leafs......plus ride height is adjusted easier.........good luck, keep us up if you do it.....i'll get to mine this winter/spring.....

08-31-2004, 12:10 AM	#1
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	4WD to a 2WD Ok I know it's not the normal way but what does it take to convert a 4wd to a 2wd? Can you use a 2wd short box frame? Does that have to be cut down? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Could be the wifes new project, funny how when I brought home my 68 she couldn't believe I was going to put all this money into " that old truck what are you nuts?". Now she keeps telling me to " get it done already, I want to drive it!" __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

08-31-2004, 11:16 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Short bed frames are too long. I would think it would be easier to just put the suspension from a 2wd pickup on the 4wd blazer frame, but that is just my guess. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-01-2004, 12:42 PM	#3
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	ttt __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

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09-01-2004, 10:33 PM	#4
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	it can be done, i'm gonna do it to the front anyway.........you will need a whole front clip front clip from a doner up to about '87. It will be a lot of drilling out rivits and hogging a couple holes, but with the doner clip you'll see where everything goes.........the rear is more difficult,,,,,,,,,2wd and 4wd frames are different and without swapping frames, you'd have to go the 4-link route, and if you are asking how to do it, its gonna be too hard........but i think the front is the most important.......front leafs ride like crap.....but the rear seem ok w/ the leafs......plus ride height is adjusted easier.........good luck, keep us up if you do it.....i'll get to mine this winter/spring.....



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