4x4 Conversion ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kenm78 · 12-28-2009, 06:46 PM

I'm looking for some feedback. I have a 80 C10 (Big-10) 2WD LWB. I just had a wild idea to look into converting it to a 4x4. Has this been done before? And what would I be getting myself into? What are some things to take into consideration?

**nbrfd007** · 12-28-2009, 08:32 PM

It would be best to go buy a 4 X 4. There's alot of good 80s models on the market for a good price.
Tim

72 CustomCamper · 12-28-2009, 09:06 PM

It's a shame you're not closer, I want to make my 4x4 blazer 2wd...

Chuck

Mudder · 01-01-2010, 09:41 PM

I think the easiest would be to find the good running drivetrain and move your body over to it. That is my opinion. Others may think it easier to relocate springs and mounts to the 2 wheel drive.

b454rat · 01-01-2010, 11:41 PM

I'm doing the harder way I guess, using the 2wd frame and adding the 4wd stuff. If you buy a complete 4wd truck, handfull of bolts and whatnot the whole body comes off. Unbolt the M/C, let it hang by the lines, then bolt it up to the new cab, but not like it's hard to bleed the brakes.

If you have access to a 4wd, swap bodies. If not, start collecting the pieces.

12-28-2009, 06:46 PM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	4x4 Conversion ?? I'm looking for some feedback. I have a 80 C10 (Big-10) 2WD LWB. I just had a wild idea to look into converting it to a 4x4. Has this been done before? And what would I be getting myself into? What are some things to take into consideration? __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-28-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 4x4 Conversion ?? It would be best to go buy a 4 X 4. There's alot of good 80s models on the market for a good price. Tim

12-28-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: 4x4 Conversion ?? It's a shame you're not closer, I want to make my 4x4 blazer 2wd... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-01-2010, 09:41 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 4x4 Conversion ?? I think the easiest would be to find the good running drivetrain and move your body over to it. That is my opinion. Others may think it easier to relocate springs and mounts to the 2 wheel drive.

01-01-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: 4x4 Conversion ?? I'm doing the harder way I guess, using the 2wd frame and adding the 4wd stuff. If you buy a complete 4wd truck, handfull of bolts and whatnot the whole body comes off. Unbolt the M/C, let it hang by the lines, then bolt it up to the new cab, but not like it's hard to bleed the brakes. If you have access to a 4wd, swap bodies. If not, start collecting the pieces. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS



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