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v30crewcab · 04-19-2012, 01:20 PM

so I am replacing the frame in my 4x4 crewcab with a 2wd frame since I wrecked it. I know theres a few differences but I was going to use the 4wd motor mount brackets on the 2wd frame, but the frame is a different height in that area. anyone run into that before? I don't have the 2wd mounts and wanna use the 4wd stuff.

East End K5 · 04-19-2012, 02:48 PM

i thought frame rails were all the same except 2wd having "A" frames on the front and 4wd not...

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-19-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by v30crewcab

so I am replacing the frame in my 4x4 crewcab with a 2wd frame since I wrecked it. I know theres a few differences but I was going to use the 4wd motor mount brackets on the 2wd frame, but the frame is a different height in that area. anyone run into that before? I don't have the 2wd mounts and wanna use the 4wd stuff.

I ran into that before. I used the 4x4 cross member in my 76 1 ton 2wd frame. I had to drill a few holes and I think I had to trim the cross member a little to get it in if I remember correctly. But the frames aren't the same like most people claim they are.

v30crewcab · 04-19-2012, 03:40 PM

well I have a custom crossmember since I'm running a cummins but wasn't sure if the motor mount brackets would go right in or not, the 2wd frame is about 1/2" shorter in that area. wish I had just found another 4x4 frame but at this point I just have to make this one work.

04-19-2012, 01:20 PM	#1
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	2wd to 4wd frame differences? so I am replacing the frame in my 4x4 crewcab with a 2wd frame since I wrecked it. I know theres a few differences but I was going to use the 4wd motor mount brackets on the 2wd frame, but the frame is a different height in that area. anyone run into that before? I don't have the 2wd mounts and wanna use the 4wd stuff. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

04-19-2012, 02:48 PM	#2
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: 2wd to 4wd frame differences? i thought frame rails were all the same except 2wd having "A" frames on the front and 4wd not... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

04-19-2012, 03:40 PM	#4
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: 2wd to 4wd frame differences? well I have a custom crossmember since I'm running a cummins but wasn't sure if the motor mount brackets would go right in or not, the 2wd frame is about 1/2" shorter in that area. wish I had just found another 4x4 frame but at this point I just have to make this one work. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535



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