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gringoloco · 05-22-2007, 11:03 PM

Just use a piece of 6" pipe. The bolt-in style notches cause too many fitment problems. They want to occupy the same space as the upper spring mounts...

milehightoyz · 05-23-2007, 11:29 AM

any chance you could take some pics/measurements of how you mounted/lined up the front 2wd suspension crossmember? what you used to center on etc? use any factory holes or drilled all new ones?

Frizzle Fry · 05-23-2007, 12:14 PM

Sweet!

fun in dirt · 05-23-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetonk5

Before shots

From a 4wd to a 2wd

But it's all good, as long as you enjoy all that work!

Pop's72 · 05-23-2007, 02:46 PM

Nice progress so far.

onetonk5 · 05-23-2007, 06:28 PM

When I get the front suspension im going to run mounted I will try to get some concrete measurements for a 4x to 2x swap....its info that others could find helpful. Right now I have a 72 front crossmember in but plan on replacing it with one from a 73-87 truck with 1 1/4 brakes....much cheaper to rebuild plus my buddy OJOE has access to the parts.

mike nutt · 05-23-2007, 08:19 PM

if your gonna be working on it tomorrow afternoon give me a call ?

onetonk5 · 05-23-2007, 09:24 PM

Will do Mike.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-23-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Dang, I didn't know you were converting your existing K5 to 2wd.

Me either, giving me evil thoughts about converting "GQ" to a 2wd

5150 · 05-24-2007, 08:40 AM

nice start

NTR72GMC · 05-24-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Me either, giving me evil thoughts about converting "GQ" to a 2wd

DO IT!!!!!!

onetonk5 · 05-25-2007, 06:20 PM

Got the floor roughed in today along with the front cab mounts...also got the firewall stuck back in position but was too worn out to put the doors back on to see if they fit yet...going to get the 87 front suspension stuff off truck tomorrow and get it steam cleaned so I can start on that soon. No pics today..The one piece floor without braces looks like its going to fit pretty well.

smbrouss70 · 05-25-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetonk5

The one piece floor without braces looks like its going to fit pretty well.

Good deal, I was getting ready to try that on my Blazer.

onetonk5 · 05-25-2007, 08:03 PM

Im not sure how the floor with braces would work out....would be easier than cutting all the spot welds and also have fresh clean braces but I would imagine you would have to modify the back ends of the lateral braces.

smbrouss70 · 05-25-2007, 08:19 PM

I just figured that one would be a waste of money, since the back brace would be completely unused.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-25-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

DO IT!!!!!!

If I could sell all my 4wd stuff to finance the swap I would, I'd
really just prefer another 2wd frame. (Missed one last week

)

**jaros44sr** · 05-25-2007, 09:29 PM

To me it seems as this solid floorboard is a no-brainer. You would have to make a 90 degree bend at the cowl and also a 90 degree bend at the step up. Adds up to a lot less exposed welds and alot less cutting and fitting. Then just cut out the low hump and bolt in the high hump. I am probably over simplifying it, but if that part was available a year ago I would be done my project, or maybe not...

The only area that concerns me is the lower 'B' post area. There is a tricky little complex bend in the floorboard to step up area, but if you run your rocker backing plates long you should be able circumvent this problem area. Post up your progress as I am very curious of your out come...JMHO J.

If your existing lateral braces are in good shape, I say keep them, and use these to build off of.

onetonk5 · 05-25-2007, 09:43 PM

The cowl is the same trucks/blazers. Im leaving a small strip in the rear to keep from having to deal with putting that flange in.

**jaros44sr** · 05-26-2007, 05:46 AM

That sounds like it would be even a better idea...

onetonk5 · 05-29-2007, 04:43 PM

Got the front 2wd crossmember all bolted in, the only thing I havent gotten done is the idler arm drilled....I have measured and measured but still dont have placement right. If anyone has a suggestion for help I would love to hear it.

milehightoyz · 06-01-2007, 10:20 PM

wondering if anyones just welded their 2wd crossmember in as opposed to dealing with bolts?

05-22-2007, 11:03 PM	#26
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05-23-2007, 11:29 AM	#27
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Guess its a start any chance you could take some pics/measurements of how you mounted/lined up the front 2wd suspension crossmember? what you used to center on etc? use any factory holes or drilled all new ones? Last edited by milehightoyz; 05-23-2007 at 11:30 AM.

05-23-2007, 12:14 PM	#28
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Guess its a start Sweet!

05-23-2007, 02:46 PM	#30
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: Guess its a start Nice progress so far. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

05-23-2007, 06:28 PM	#31
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start When I get the front suspension im going to run mounted I will try to get some concrete measurements for a 4x to 2x swap....its info that others could find helpful. Right now I have a 72 front crossmember in but plan on replacing it with one from a 73-87 truck with 1 1/4 brakes....much cheaper to rebuild plus my buddy OJOE has access to the parts. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-23-2007, 08:19 PM	#32
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Guess its a start if your gonna be working on it tomorrow afternoon give me a call ?

05-23-2007, 09:24 PM	#33
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start Will do Mike. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-24-2007, 08:40 AM	#35
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Guess its a start nice start __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-25-2007, 06:20 PM	#37
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start Got the floor roughed in today along with the front cab mounts...also got the firewall stuck back in position but was too worn out to put the doors back on to see if they fit yet...going to get the 87 front suspension stuff off truck tomorrow and get it steam cleaned so I can start on that soon. No pics today..The one piece floor without braces looks like its going to fit pretty well. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-25-2007, 08:03 PM	#39
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start Im not sure how the floor with braces would work out....would be easier than cutting all the spot welds and also have fresh clean braces but I would imagine you would have to modify the back ends of the lateral braces. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-25-2007, 08:19 PM	#40
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Guess its a start I just figured that one would be a waste of money, since the back brace would be completely unused. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-25-2007, 09:29 PM	#42
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Guess its a start To me it seems as this solid floorboard is a no-brainer. You would have to make a 90 degree bend at the cowl and also a 90 degree bend at the step up. Adds up to a lot less exposed welds and alot less cutting and fitting. Then just cut out the low hump and bolt in the high hump. I am probably over simplifying it, but if that part was available a year ago I would be done my project, or maybe not... The only area that concerns me is the lower 'B' post area. There is a tricky little complex bend in the floorboard to step up area, but if you run your rocker backing plates long you should be able circumvent this problem area. Post up your progress as I am very curious of your out come...JMHO J. If your existing lateral braces are in good shape, I say keep them, and use these to build off of. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-25-2007 at 09:32 PM.

05-25-2007, 09:43 PM	#43
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start The cowl is the same trucks/blazers. Im leaving a small strip in the rear to keep from having to deal with putting that flange in. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-26-2007, 05:46 AM	#44
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Guess its a start That sounds like it would be even a better idea... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-29-2007, 04:43 PM	#45
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Guess its a start Got the front 2wd crossmember all bolted in, the only thing I havent gotten done is the idler arm drilled....I have measured and measured but still dont have placement right. If anyone has a suggestion for help I would love to hear it. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.



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