converting to 4x4

[Russell]

Say I bought a half ton 4x4 parts truck, what would be involved in swapping my GMC to 4x4?

[Prerunner1982]

easiest way would be to swap your engine and body onto the 4x4 frame...

but you could take the tailshaft (if they have the same trans, buy a different tailshaft if its a different trams), t-case, crossmember, engine crossmember, axle, driveshafts, trans tunnel (high hump)....etc..

[Russell]

This truck is an 81+ but is rotted out nasty, but the frame looks decent, while my 73-80 body is good, but my frame is all twisted up, plus, the 3/4 ton stuff rides so unbelieveably rough :S

[dswancutt]

Russell;

I think that it would be a wash as far as ride quality goes. My 78 k-10 rides like an ox cart, but it's been a long time since I've driven an 73-80 3/4 ton.

Doug

[1FaastC10]

Originally Posted by dswancutt

Russell;

I think that it would be a wash as far as ride quality goes. My 78 k-10 rides like an ox cart, but it's been a long time since I've driven an 73-80 3/4 ton.

Doug

my 77 K20 rides like a dream, ride doesnt change much with the plow on the front either. if i had a choice between it and my 91 K1500, the K20 would be the DD.

Russell, swap your body onto the 4x4 frame, and make sure to use 81+ busings to mount your cab.