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Old 11-15-2010, 01:17 PM   #1
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4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

Hello I am in the process of doing a 4x4 concersion to a 2wd. I started with a 71 blazer no options truck. Took out the 350 and put in a LS6 454. I removed the front clip from the 71. Now I have a 68 front clip that I plan on putting on tonight. This is my first time doing a project like this so any help would be apreciated. Here are some pics.
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:19 PM   #2
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

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Hello I am in the process of doing a 4x4 concersion to a 2wd. I started with a 71 blazer no options truck. Took out the 350 and put in a LS6 454. I removed the front clip from the 71. Now I have a 68 front clip that I plan on putting on tonight. This is my first time doing a project like this so any help would be apreciated. Here are some pics.
Wow cant wait to see post up some pics and info as you go
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Old 11-15-2010, 05:02 PM   #3
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

Keep the pictures coming! Did you modify the firewall or did you mount the engine in the forward (2wd) position?
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:43 PM   #4
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

I mounted the engine in the 2wd position. I used a 77' front end. It was kind of a pain but it is done.
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:15 PM   #5
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

Looks like fun! What did you do for the rear?
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:33 PM   #6
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

Nice looking project! Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Old 11-16-2010, 02:39 PM   #7
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

Right now it is still running leaf springs in the rear. I shaved the perches and welded on new ones to mount the axle on top of the springs droping the rear. Now I am getting a set of springs and drop a arms for the front to level it out.
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Old 11-18-2010, 01:56 PM   #8
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Re: 4x4 Conversion to 2wd with a 454

I got rid of the 71' front clip now and I just picked up the 68 front clip to install. I will be installing the front clip this weekend. I will put some pics up then.
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