4x4 Frame swap to 2WD Frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WD Steeves · 06-18-2002, 12:08 PM

I'm wondering if anybody knows or has done this swap.1965-115" wheelbase suburban 4x4 (stock frame) has 88-10 and 12 axles,52" springs,350TH and NP 203 TC.I would like to make into a 2WD.Does anybody know what frame would be best suited?Is there such thing as a "perfect match"?Any info greatly appreciated,thanks.

**68SWB4x4** · 06-18-2002, 01:38 PM

get a frame from a same year 2wd thats to bad you want it a 2wd, a 65 burb 4x4 isnt exactly common

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 06-18-2002, 10:34 PM

you're right they are very rare.... they only made 444 with barn doors and 433 with the lift gate in 1965.......Hemmit

06-18-2002, 12:08 PM	#1
WD Steeves Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Prince George,British Columbia,Canada Posts: 19	4x4 Frame swap to 2WD Frame I'm wondering if anybody knows or has done this swap.1965-115" wheelbase suburban 4x4 (stock frame) has 88-10 and 12 axles,52" springs,350TH and NP 203 TC.I would like to make into a 2WD.Does anybody know what frame would be best suited?Is there such thing as a "perfect match"?Any info greatly appreciated,thanks.

06-18-2002, 01:38 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	get a frame from a same year 2wd thats to bad you want it a 2wd, a 65 burb 4x4 isnt exactly common __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

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06-18-2002, 10:34 PM	#3
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	you're right they are very rare.... they only made 444 with barn doors and 433 with the lift gate in 1965.......Hemmit



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