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Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 02:34 AM

Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd?

I have a few questions is it possible to do with keeping a solid front axle?

do hey make drop leaf springs? or would I be better off flipping the spring perches around?

also what should i do with the axle keep the housing emspty and remove the axle shafts?

I know if anyone can lead me in the right direction it will be you guys

basemodel67 · 01-15-2011, 02:45 AM

I'm not sure I understand... Why would you want to turn a 4x4 into a 2wd? If it's for gas mileage, I don't know that it would help if you already have hubs that can be unlocked. If it is for looks, I'm sure you could find plenty 'o people that would gladly trade their 2wd for a 4wd, given similar condition, etc. I guess it CAN be done, just like I can get a tattoo of Liberace on my back. But just because you CAN do something doesn't necessarily mean you should.

But then again, I do like 2wd's more than 4wd's...

Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 02:51 AM

I have been trying to get people to swap and trade and I have also tried selling ti for a 2wd but it's not happening so the only thing left is 4wd to 2wd

05crewcab · 01-15-2011, 03:15 AM

Post some pics. there are a lot of guys here that have multiples they might be willing to trade....just like trading baseball cards!

I personally want a 4x4 3/4 ton to match my 2x4 3/4 ton

mcmlxix · 01-15-2011, 04:53 AM

go find a 73-87 C10 and take the front crossmember and all parts attatched to bolt into your frame.... its been done and usually only requires drilling a few holes to bolt in....

If you want to keep the front you have, you could put the springs UNDER the axle tube. that would lower the front. Yes, take all the axles and locking hubs out. less rotating mass/resisitance.... but you're stuck with 6 lug and huge hub bore....

LONGHAIR · 01-15-2011, 10:12 AM

You really can't lower a straight axle 4x4 to the point of it looking like a 2 wheel drive. The axle housing will hit the oil pan, no way around it.

If you really have your mind set on the conversion, you need the entire front crossmember from a 2 wheel drive truck. It's pretty much a bolt-in thing, but it would be a lot easier if you pulled the engine out first. It shouldn't be that big of a deal since you have to swap transmissions anyway to get rid of the transfer case.

Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 10:43 AM

Thank you very much guys

Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 10:43 AM

05 Crew cab I with you were closer

into69z · 01-15-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05crewcab

Post some pics. there are a lot of guys here that have multiples they might be willing to trade....just like trading baseball cards!

I personally want a 4x4 3/4 ton to match my 2x4 3/4 ton

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Rooster's 67 · 01-15-2011, 03:42 PM

yeah Pictures..... you might can muster up a trade!!

camaney · 01-15-2011, 04:33 PM

Can this be done to a blazer? I been looking a 2wd blazer but the ones I seen they want what I think too much $ and 4wds blazers are way cheap but I just don't like 4wds or have any use for them
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Vintage Windmills · 01-15-2011, 05:22 PM

Wow, around here the exchange rate is 3 2wd's for 1 4wd.

Rob H. · 01-15-2011, 05:24 PM

Wish I was closer too you, it would sure save me alot of work! As stated by others, post some pics, there's alot of guys on here besides me that want a 4wd!

Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 06:58 PM

Here was the truck when I got it

Since then I have pulled the bed and painted the frame and replaced the bed sides it just needs the body work done on the bed
I have more info if you PM me

70BLAZERX2 · 01-15-2011, 07:21 PM

since you have it down that far..find a 2wd longbed frame..and swap the body over...sell the 4x4 stuff on here.

05crewcab · 01-15-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70BLAZERX2

since you have it down that far..find a 2wd longbed frame..and swap the body over...sell the 4x4 stuff on here.

I have a 2wd 3/4 roller with leafs and a D60 here in MN. I'd definitely swap rolling chassis if I was closer...damn! This condition vehicle is all you need below... I bet you can find a decent 2wd rolling chassis in a junk yard somewhere for about what you will earn selling your 4wd parts and those dished out turbines

. Good luck!

Cbrown67 · 01-15-2011, 11:58 PM

I think I am going to start looking in junk yards thanks guys. 05 its just a little road trip hahaha

treveiger · 01-16-2011, 04:46 PM

I wish i was closer id take your 4x4 frame in a heart beat. I think it looked awesome originally!

01-15-2011, 02:34 AM	#1
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? I have a few questions is it possible to do with keeping a solid front axle? do hey make drop leaf springs? or would I be better off flipping the spring perches around? also what should i do with the axle keep the housing emspty and remove the axle shafts? I know if anyone can lead me in the right direction it will be you guys

01-15-2011, 02:45 AM	#2
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? I'm not sure I understand... Why would you want to turn a 4x4 into a 2wd? If it's for gas mileage, I don't know that it would help if you already have hubs that can be unlocked. If it is for looks, I'm sure you could find plenty 'o people that would gladly trade their 2wd for a 4wd, given similar condition, etc. I guess it CAN be done, just like I can get a tattoo of Liberace on my back. But just because you CAN do something doesn't necessarily mean you should. But then again, I do like 2wd's more than 4wd's... __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

01-15-2011, 02:51 AM	#3
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? I have been trying to get people to swap and trade and I have also tried selling ti for a 2wd but it's not happening so the only thing left is 4wd to 2wd

01-15-2011, 03:15 AM	#4
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Post some pics. there are a lot of guys here that have multiples they might be willing to trade....just like trading baseball cards! I personally want a 4x4 3/4 ton to match my 2x4 3/4 ton __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

01-15-2011, 04:53 AM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? go find a 73-87 C10 and take the front crossmember and all parts attatched to bolt into your frame.... its been done and usually only requires drilling a few holes to bolt in.... If you want to keep the front you have, you could put the springs UNDER the axle tube. that would lower the front. Yes, take all the axles and locking hubs out. less rotating mass/resisitance.... but you're stuck with 6 lug and huge hub bore.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

01-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#7
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Thank you very much guys

01-15-2011, 03:42 PM	#10
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? yeah Pictures..... you might can muster up a trade!!

01-15-2011, 04:33 PM	#11
camaney Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento california Posts: 201	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Can this be done to a blazer? I been looking a 2wd blazer but the ones I seen they want what I think too much $ and 4wds blazers are way cheap but I just don't like 4wds or have any use for them Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by camaney; 01-15-2011 at 05:35 PM.

01-15-2011, 05:22 PM	#12
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Wow, around here the exchange rate is 3 2wd's for 1 4wd. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

01-15-2011, 05:24 PM	#13
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Wish I was closer too you, it would sure save me alot of work! As stated by others, post some pics, there's alot of guys on here besides me that want a 4wd! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

01-15-2011, 06:58 PM	#14
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? Here was the truck when I got it Since then I have pulled the bed and painted the frame and replaced the bed sides it just needs the body work done on the bed I have more info if you PM me

01-15-2011, 07:21 PM	#15
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? since you have it down that far..find a 2wd longbed frame..and swap the body over...sell the 4x4 stuff on here.

01-15-2011, 11:58 PM	#17
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? I think I am going to start looking in junk yards thanks guys. 05 its just a little road trip hahaha

01-16-2011, 04:46 PM	#18
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Can we talk about converting 4wd to 2wd? I wish i was closer id take your 4x4 frame in a heart beat. I think it looked awesome originally! __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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