4x4 vs. 2-Wheel Drive Frame ?'s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mark540 · 03-12-2003, 11:48 AM

Is the frame in the front the same for the 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive models? I know that the crossmember to hold the suspension is different on a 2 wheel drive, but was wondering about the basic frame. I am thinking about some things, but it may not be practical. Thanks for your help.

mark

Reumster · 03-12-2003, 02:29 PM

Yes the basic frame is the same just different holes/rivets installed. I took a 4X4 blazer and slapped a 2wd front crossmember under it. That should tell you. Just had to drill a few more holes for crossmember, and space the idler arm out from frame a bit.

Mark540 · 03-12-2003, 02:38 PM

Thanks Reumster. That gives me another option to go. Any LED's for the Burbs yet, or will the truck ones work. I would like to do this mod sometime soon if available.

Reumster · 03-12-2003, 03:29 PM

Yes the fleet side inserts work with Subs, you just need a peice of foam to make up for the extra room of the sub lense. Simple

Mark540 · 03-12-2003, 05:36 PM

Could you elaborate on the foam idea?

03-12-2003, 11:48 AM	#1
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	4x4 vs. 2-Wheel Drive Frame ?'s Is the frame in the front the same for the 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive models? I know that the crossmember to hold the suspension is different on a 2 wheel drive, but was wondering about the basic frame. I am thinking about some things, but it may not be practical. Thanks for your help. mark __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's

03-12-2003, 02:29 PM	#2
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Yes the basic frame is the same just different holes/rivets installed. I took a 4X4 blazer and slapped a 2wd front crossmember under it. That should tell you. Just had to drill a few more holes for crossmember, and space the idler arm out from frame a bit. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-12-2003, 02:38 PM	#3
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	Thanks Reumster. That gives me another option to go. Any LED's for the Burbs yet, or will the truck ones work. I would like to do this mod sometime soon if available. __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's

03-12-2003, 03:29 PM	#4
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Yes the fleet side inserts work with Subs, you just need a peice of foam to make up for the extra room of the sub lense. Simple __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-12-2003, 05:36 PM	#5
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	Could you elaborate on the foam idea? __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's



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