Can a 2wd frame work on 4wd? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smithjp1 · 12-03-2002, 06:49 PM

Is there a difference in frames from a 68 swb 2wd vs. a 68 swb4wd other than suspension

Can I use the 2wd frame on my 4x4

Thanks for all the help

**1971Stepside** · 12-03-2002, 06:55 PM

I believe they are different. Obvious reasons are the spring shackles on the front, but those could be added. You would want to find one with a leaf set up in the rear. The experts can give you a better answer. I would think going with a 73 up frame would be better. You will need to take a couple inches out of the overall length, but it is not a bad mod. Mudder67 did this to his.

12-03-2002, 06:49 PM	#1
smithjp1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 116	Can a 2wd frame work on 4wd? Is there a difference in frames from a 68 swb 2wd vs. a 68 swb4wd other than suspension Can I use the 2wd frame on my 4x4 Thanks for all the help

12-03-2002, 06:55 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I believe they are different. Obvious reasons are the spring shackles on the front, but those could be added. You would want to find one with a leaf set up in the rear. The experts can give you a better answer. I would think going with a 73 up frame would be better. You will need to take a couple inches out of the overall length, but it is not a bad mod. Mudder67 did this to his. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."



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