Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

team39763 · 06-01-2011, 04:31 PM

I know it's stupid question, but I really am curious. My intentions are to build a 4WD drag truck. I want to know if I can flip the front axle like the rear(to the other side of the springs). What problems may come from that?
I tried converting this truck to 2wd, but the frame was bent where the 2wd crossmember mounts, so it couldn't be installed correctly. It drove fine as a 4WD Blazer though.
Another thought was to just leave it in it's stock configuration and just throw slicks on all 4 wheels. But I want it to look normal and almost stock 2wd height so nobody will think anything of it. We usually race at legal events on closed roads or an airstrip, so he who has traction wins the race. The AWD cars and trucks usually come out on top. I'm open to any ideas or advice.

**N2TRUX** · 06-01-2011, 10:53 PM

The short answer is no. The more complicated answer is anything can be done with enough time, money, and determination.

The first problem you will encounter with the flip plan is the front springs are almost flat. They don't have enough arch to go under the axle. Lets say you went to a different spring an cleared the first hurdle. Next issue would be steering linkage is not going to work. Take a look under there and see for yourself.

72MARIO · 06-01-2011, 10:58 PM

There was a sick blown 4wd 80's truck in a hot rod zine a few months back I think it ran low 9's in the 1/4 it was lower not slammed but low. Wish I could remember what zine.

72MARIO · 06-01-2011, 11:06 PM

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=140311

A link to the truck some info on it. It's a really high end build. $$$$$

team39763 · 06-01-2011, 11:26 PM

The truck you're thinking of is probably Ms.Misery driven by Bobby Dodril. That was a high dollar/high quality build. That was my initial inspiration for trying this.
I think I'm just gonna leave it at stock suspension height and just do a body drop to make it look like a 2wd truck. I can always mod the steering shaft or go rack&pinion if I have to.

Haha...you posted that link while I was typing.

71Longbed · 06-02-2011, 07:42 AM

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl.../photo_01.html

**N2TRUX** · 06-02-2011, 08:34 AM

There was another one a few years back that wasn't a high dollar truck. It was a 4wd Blazer I believe it was called The Hulk. He eventually was running slicks on the rear with small front tires.

JNJchev77 · 06-02-2011, 12:30 PM

Unfortunately Miss Missery had a little mishap this past April...

YouTube - ‪MsMissery...

72MARIO · 06-06-2011, 10:16 PM

Wow that was a expensive crash...... Can a racer carry track insurance ?

06-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#1
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? I know it's stupid question, but I really am curious. My intentions are to build a 4WD drag truck. I want to know if I can flip the front axle like the rear(to the other side of the springs). What problems may come from that? I tried converting this truck to 2wd, but the frame was bent where the 2wd crossmember mounts, so it couldn't be installed correctly. It drove fine as a 4WD Blazer though. Another thought was to just leave it in it's stock configuration and just throw slicks on all 4 wheels. But I want it to look normal and almost stock 2wd height so nobody will think anything of it. We usually race at legal events on closed roads or an airstrip, so he who has traction wins the race. The AWD cars and trucks usually come out on top. I'm open to any ideas or advice. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

06-01-2011, 10:53 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? The short answer is no. The more complicated answer is anything can be done with enough time, money, and determination. The first problem you will encounter with the flip plan is the front springs are almost flat. They don't have enough arch to go under the axle. Lets say you went to a different spring an cleared the first hurdle. Next issue would be steering linkage is not going to work. Take a look under there and see for yourself. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-01-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? There was a sick blown 4wd 80's truck in a hot rod zine a few months back I think it ran low 9's in the 1/4 it was lower not slammed but low. Wish I could remember what zine. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-01-2011, 11:06 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=140311 A link to the truck some info on it. It's a really high end build. $$$$$ __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-01-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? The truck you're thinking of is probably Ms.Misery driven by Bobby Dodril. That was a high dollar/high quality build. That was my initial inspiration for trying this. I think I'm just gonna leave it at stock suspension height and just do a body drop to make it look like a 2wd truck. I can always mod the steering shaft or go rack&pinion if I have to. Haha...you posted that link while I was typing. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH Last edited by team39763; 06-01-2011 at 11:27 PM.

06-02-2011, 07:42 AM	#6
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl.../photo_01.html __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

06-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? There was another one a few years back that wasn't a high dollar truck. It was a 4wd Blazer I believe it was called The Hulk. He eventually was running slicks on the rear with small front tires. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-06-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Can I lower a 4WD K5 for drag racing? Wow that was a expensive crash...... Can a racer carry track insurance ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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