Can a 4WD frame be swapped over to 2WD? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cartman · 01-02-2008, 04:10 PM

I found a 4WD frame for my crew cab project, But I want a lowered 2WD. Can I swap a crossmember/suspension off a 2WD, or is the front of the frame rails different??

**old Rusty C10** · 01-02-2008, 04:34 PM

i read a thread recently where a guy wanted to convert a 2wd truck into a 4wd and they said it would involve drilling but it could happen so i would think that the reverse is also possible the original poster on that was Shamil and it was within the last week if you want to view the thread

scurry · 01-02-2008, 05:50 PM

Yes, it can. From what I understand, both sets of holes should be there. Find a newer frame to take the suspension off of. My 91 parts Suburban the front suspension is bolted not riveted in.

**lolife99** · 01-02-2008, 05:50 PM

Check out Gringoloco's blazer project. It use to be a 4x4. Then converted to 2wd. Now getting a Porterbuilt "Dropmember". It's possible. You just need a donor 2wd truck for parts.

bhunt31 · 01-02-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I found a 4WD frame for my crew cab project, But I want a lowered 2WD. Can I swap a crossmember/suspension off a 2WD, or is the front of the frame rails different??

If you weren't so far away, I'd swap you frames. I'm looking for a 4x4 frame for an 84 long bed. I have a 2wd long bed with 3.73 rear gears, new brakes, rotors, calipers, and lines up front and pretty good brakes out back.

1969k10stepside · 01-02-2008, 06:33 PM

I'd just look for a 2wd frame.They should be easy to find The one ton frames are bigger (heavier duty).I'd look for a longbed 1/2 or 3/4 ton 2wd chassis and just lengthen it and use it..
bhunt31,you must not be looking hard enough.

There's 4wd chassis all around here for sale..

bhunt31 · 01-03-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

I'd just look for a 2wd frame.They should be easy to find The one ton frames are bigger (heavier duty).I'd look for a longbed 1/2 or 3/4 ton 2wd chassis and just lengthen it and use it..
bhunt31,you must not be looking hard enough.

There's 4wd chassis all around here for sale..

I know it, but I've gotta concentrate on a Vortec 350 right now, so the 4x4 chassis will have to wait.

cartman · 01-03-2008, 11:59 AM

There is not alot to choose from here! you southern guys probably use what we call "good condition" as parts trucks

bhunt31 · 01-03-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

There is not alot to choose from here! you southern guys probably use what we call "good condition" as parts trucks

haha, I dunno bout that, cuz I know I'll run anything that doesn't have parts falling off of it driving down the road...sometimes we'll even run that...so long as the parts aren't necessities, like, say, wheels and tires.

01-02-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Can a 4WD frame be swapped over to 2WD? I found a 4WD frame for my crew cab project, But I want a lowered 2WD. Can I swap a crossmember/suspension off a 2WD, or is the front of the frame rails different??

01-02-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Can a 4WD frame be swaped over to 2WD? i read a thread recently where a guy wanted to convert a 2wd truck into a 4wd and they said it would involve drilling but it could happen so i would think that the reverse is also possible the original poster on that was Shamil and it was within the last week if you want to view the thread __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#3
scurry Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Re: Can a 4WD frame be swaped over to 2WD? Yes, it can. From what I understand, both sets of holes should be there. Find a newer frame to take the suspension off of. My 91 parts Suburban the front suspension is bolted not riveted in. __________________ "Your tax dollars at work"

01-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Can a 4WD frame be swaped over to 2WD? Check out Gringoloco's blazer project. It use to be a 4x4. Then converted to 2wd. Now getting a Porterbuilt "Dropmember". It's possible. You just need a donor 2wd truck for parts. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-02-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Can a 4WD frame be swaped over to 2WD? I'd just look for a 2wd frame.They should be easy to find The one ton frames are bigger (heavier duty).I'd look for a longbed 1/2 or 3/4 ton 2wd chassis and just lengthen it and use it.. bhunt31,you must not be looking hard enough. There's 4wd chassis all around here for sale.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-02-2008 at 06:50 PM.

01-03-2008, 11:59 AM	#8
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: Can a 4WD frame be swapped over to 2WD? There is not alot to choose from here! you southern guys probably use what we call "good condition" as parts trucks



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