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72bigblock · 11-08-2003, 08:40 PM

hi all i am thinking about putting a 4x front axle under my 72 2x. the front of my 2x sits too low my push bumper is only 8" off the ground. thanks chris

72bigblock · 11-09-2003, 01:27 AM

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Hutch · 11-09-2003, 01:39 AM

Chris
A little more information please.
Do you want to covert a 2 wheel drive to a 4x4 or just raise the front of the truck?
Is your truck a 3/4 ton?
Was the truck an original big block?
Does your truck have rear leaf springs?
A big block truck with a heavy front bumper may sit a little low and you may be able to do something with heaver springs.
My understanding is that they require stronger springs.
To install a front axle from a 4x4 would require you to go to front leaf spings which would require spring perch's to be welded to the frame.

cableguy0 · 11-09-2003, 02:18 AM

check out fabtech they make lift kits for 2wd trucks which would be the easiest way to go a 4x4 axle put on a 2wd frame is a pain in the nuts avoid the hassle and just lift it with a good kit

11-08-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	putting a 4x front axle under a 2x hi all i am thinking about putting a 4x front axle under my 72 2x. the front of my 2x sits too low my push bumper is only 8" off the ground. thanks chris

11-09-2003, 01:39 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Chris A little more information please. Do you want to covert a 2 wheel drive to a 4x4 or just raise the front of the truck? Is your truck a 3/4 ton? Was the truck an original big block? Does your truck have rear leaf springs? A big block truck with a heavy front bumper may sit a little low and you may be able to do something with heaver springs. My understanding is that they require stronger springs. To install a front axle from a 4x4 would require you to go to front leaf spings which would require spring perch's to be welded to the frame. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-09-2003, 02:18 AM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	check out fabtech they make lift kits for 2wd trucks which would be the easiest way to go a 4x4 axle put on a 2wd frame is a pain in the nuts avoid the hassle and just lift it with a good kit __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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11-09-2003, 01:27 AM	#2
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	ttt



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