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*dboyzalter* · 06-09-2006, 01:46 PM

OK I need some help... AS you may or may not know I need a new frame for my 71 chevy K10 4x4

now searching local junk yards I have not really came across anything I would consider great... my best find was a 85 chevy short bed 4x4 but its still not that great...

anyways I was wondering the differences in the frame between the 4x4 and 2 wheel drive...
I know there is a cross member on the 2 wheel drive that the drive shaft goes threw...
but other then that how hard would it be to make the 2 wheel drive frame a 4x4 frame

another question is how hard would it be to make a long bed frame into a short bed frame?

any other suggestions on what I could do would be greatly appreciated... as of now I need a solid foundation to build on... that is my main priority....

thanks for any help....

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-09-2006, 02:11 PM

Most 67-72 chevy 2wd frames had coil springs, and the rear frame rails flared out above the rear wheels. They have been converted to 4wd but it's alot of work. I believe some of the GMC frames had leaf springs and were straight above the rear wheels like a 4x4 frame. One of these would be easier to convert. Shortening a lwb 4x4 frame would be less work. There are some older posts about about these conversions, you could try a search or look through the FAQ submission, then under FAQ Index Thread, look for your topic there.

Gary

glock35ipsc · 06-09-2006, 03:37 PM

Go here for info on shortening the frame:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

*dboyzalter* · 06-10-2006, 08:50 AM

great link.... after reading that I am no longer considering shortening a long wheel base frame...

that 85 frame is looking better every day...

*dboyzalter* · 06-11-2006, 10:49 PM

anyone else got any good words for me?

maybe trazer?

06-09-2006, 01:46 PM	#1
dboyzalter Account Suspended Join Date: May 2006 Location: MA Posts: 91	who knows there stuff about frames? OK I need some help... AS you may or may not know I need a new frame for my 71 chevy K10 4x4 now searching local junk yards I have not really came across anything I would consider great... my best find was a 85 chevy short bed 4x4 but its still not that great... anyways I was wondering the differences in the frame between the 4x4 and 2 wheel drive... I know there is a cross member on the 2 wheel drive that the drive shaft goes threw... but other then that how hard would it be to make the 2 wheel drive frame a 4x4 frame another question is how hard would it be to make a long bed frame into a short bed frame? any other suggestions on what I could do would be greatly appreciated... as of now I need a solid foundation to build on... that is my main priority.... thanks for any help....

06-09-2006, 02:11 PM	#2
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,810	Re: who knows there stuff about frames? Most 67-72 chevy 2wd frames had coil springs, and the rear frame rails flared out above the rear wheels. They have been converted to 4wd but it's alot of work. I believe some of the GMC frames had leaf springs and were straight above the rear wheels like a 4x4 frame. One of these would be easier to convert. Shortening a lwb 4x4 frame would be less work. There are some older posts about about these conversions, you could try a search or look through the FAQ submission, then under FAQ Index Thread, look for your topic there. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 06-09-2006 at 02:16 PM.

06-09-2006, 03:37 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: who knows there stuff about frames? Go here for info on shortening the frame: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-10-2006, 08:50 AM	#4
dboyzalter Account Suspended Join Date: May 2006 Location: MA Posts: 91	Re: who knows there stuff about frames? great link.... after reading that I am no longer considering shortening a long wheel base frame... that 85 frame is looking better every day...

06-11-2006, 10:49 PM	#5
dboyzalter Account Suspended Join Date: May 2006 Location: MA Posts: 91	Re: who knows there stuff about frames? anyone else got any good words for me? maybe trazer?



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