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Old 06-29-2010, 11:51 PM   #1
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Found a 86 crewcab dually

I am new to the site just posted in the welcome area. Thought I would share the truck I found today and ask a question.
I happened across a crew cab dually 2 wheel drive in my search for a 4x4 crewcab, it is a 1986 with 79k original miles, 454 auto. Has original paint and original interior in fantastic shape, headline isn't even sagging. I was amazed when the guy started it, it sounds like its new. It has zero rust and I mean zero, I was shocked because my 86 has a lot of rust. I almost bought it but was not sure how easy it would be to convert it to a 4x4. The guy only wanted $2,700 for it.

The question I have is how hard is it to swap it over to a 4x4? I have seen a couple posts about the swap but not much info on it. If there is some info on it link me to the thread. Thanks in advance!
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:00 AM   #2
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Re: Found a 86 crewcab dually

You will need....

front axle
front spring hangers
front springs
4x4 tranny and transfercase
and drivelines
4x4 crossmember.

If i end up with a 2wd i'll be doing a b52 kit and shackle flip from DIY offroad and then use other needed parts off my parts truck... im more of a drive train guy than a body/interior guy so i rather find a nice 2wd and totally tear the drive train out of it then find a primered and rusted 4x4 that runs awesome...
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:05 AM   #3
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:25 AM   #4
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Re: Found a 86 crewcab dually

I'll stop back by the guys house and get some pics...I didn't have my camera today or I would have got some.
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:36 AM   #5
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Re: Found a 86 crewcab dually

I believe you will also have to cut the low center hump out of your cab and install a tall hump.
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:46 AM   #6
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i thought the crews all came with talls
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Old 06-30-2010, 12:31 PM   #7
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Re: Found a 86 crewcab dually

i woundt think twice buy it the 4wd swap anit to bad
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Old 06-30-2010, 06:43 PM   #8
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Re: Found a 86 crewcab dually

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4456&cat=13

not mine but an option. I have a 4x4 cc dually and I got an awesome deal. I just haven't seen many around. could be that you take two trucks and make two trucks. Nice body 4x4 rough body 2x4. Just an option.
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