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sweet n rare67 · 03-11-2004, 10:28 PM

How hard would it be to put late model indenpendent four wheel drive front suspension on a '67 frame?

Like the truck that **************** posted (the orange one)

Thanks

Joey-D · 03-12-2004, 01:07 AM

I think it would be easier to put 67 on a late model frame. I have a 92 and if you are planning to do anything more than pavement, I wouldn't reconmend it. I break a part of that IFS evertime I go wheeling.

1969 GMC · 03-12-2004, 02:20 AM

yeah, just use the sfa suspension. if you want a smooth ride, don't buy a 4x4 truck, buy Dinnut's Caddy, lol.

IFS= suck. I have worked on a new style Chevy K/20 snowplow with IFS, and it seemed to break something every time it would plow snow. not cool.

Alexis · 03-12-2004, 02:42 AM

just liek the other guys said it not much for off-roading. I'm had plenty of split knuckle bearing i've replaced in my lifetime when i did suspension work.

A way to cheat part of the work would be to use parts from a lift kit for the front which would include a whole sub-frame section which holds in the front diff in place, the other part would being sure to make room to fit all the parts. all I know is it would make a badass AWD street truck.

smokekiki · 03-12-2004, 10:08 AM

You just need to find somebody with a newer truck that is doing a strait axle conversion!See above aswers for why there are strait axle conversions.

03-11-2004, 10:28 PM	#1
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	NEW IDEA....and a question of course... How hard would it be to put late model indenpendent four wheel drive front suspension on a '67 frame? Like the truck that ************** posted (the orange one) Thanks __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash**

03-12-2004, 01:07 AM	#2
Joey-D City's Articulation Ramp Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Missouri Posts: 452	I think it would be easier to put 67 on a late model frame. I have a 92 and if you are planning to do anything more than pavement, I wouldn't reconmend it. I break a part of that IFS evertime I go wheeling. __________________ 85 K90 SWB Rockwells 46x19.5 on double beadlocks 20" lift 305/sm465/NP208 Toy 00 Silverado 2wd SWB 4.8 auto 3/4 drop slamair bags esclade rims Daily Driver 06 Harley Sporster 883 low 19?? Zamboni, Really I own a Zamboni! "If your gonna be stupid, then you better be tough."

03-12-2004, 02:20 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	yeah, just use the sfa suspension. if you want a smooth ride, don't buy a 4x4 truck, buy Dinnut's Caddy, lol. IFS= suck. I have worked on a new style Chevy K/20 snowplow with IFS, and it seemed to break something every time it would plow snow. not cool. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-12-2004, 10:08 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You just need to find somebody with a newer truck that is doing a strait axle conversion!See above aswers for why there are strait axle conversions. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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03-12-2004, 02:42 AM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	just liek the other guys said it not much for off-roading. I'm had plenty of split knuckle bearing i've replaced in my lifetime when i did suspension work. A way to cheat part of the work would be to use parts from a lift kit for the front which would include a whole sub-frame section which holds in the front diff in place, the other part would being sure to make room to fit all the parts. all I know is it would make a badass AWD street truck.



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