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04-08-2003, 11:19 AM
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2wd Solid front axle?
I'm trying to help a guy on Blazerworld.net who wants to make his '77 4wd a 2wd. Someone told him that early 2wd blazers had solid front axles. Is there such a thing? Were any of the 2wd trucks solid front axle?
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04-08-2003, 11:28 AM
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Back in the late 50s was the last time I think. Best thing to do is find a 2wd Blazer frame or possibly cut down a swb truck frame. I'm not sure what the differences are. But if you go with a new frame you would be able to go to the trailing arm suspension.
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04-08-2003, 01:11 PM
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I think that solid front axles on 2wd trucks was used for a while on heavier models when they started using IFS on lighter duty trucks. My dad's 1974 International 3/4 ton 2wd had an I-beam solid front axle.
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04-08-2003, 02:11 PM
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a '77 2wd blazer did NOT come with a solid front axle. whoever told your friend that was hittin to much reefer. all he needs to do is get a 2wd frontcrossmember with suspension (control arms, springs, spindles, breaks) from any 73-87 truck and it will bolt right on.
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04-08-2003, 03:19 PM
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Littering and....littering and........... littering and..........Smokin the reefer.
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04-08-2003, 03:55 PM
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There is a member Livrat that has done a ton of 2wd to 4wd conversions. Look him up and ask politely for directions.
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04-08-2003, 04:01 PM
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