are 2 wheel drive frames the same as 4x4 frame?

[travz500]

i cant find a good shortbed 4x4 frame bought one today just for the springs and shackles but it was longbed cut down i have 2 two wheel drive frames thinking bout making on 4x4 since I have all the right springs and shackles now just need to know if they are the same

[padresag]

the 4 x 4 frame is deeper in the middle section by 2". the cross members are different . the one under the b/housing is deeper. t/c crossmember could be helpfull . emerg brake hooks on the back of it also
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[bhc41051]

60 to early 63 4x4 frames are different than later 63-66. Early frames used a single engine mount, steering gear is different, early models used a hydraulic clutch, rear shock mounts are different, cab and bed mounts are in the same location (I think) but look a little different.. You might be better off looking for a complete truck.. Be patient they're out there.. Match up the serial numbers from the cab and the frame.. Just my two cents

[travz500]

where is the vin on the frame? i got a 66 two wheel drive frame I am thinking bout making 4x4 with donor parts from my 87 blazer frame it is currently built on but i dont like the look

[bhc41051]

You should be able to find the VIN stamped on the top of the frame rail near the steering box. No VIN if it's a GMC frame. It looks like you're building a highly modified truck. Wouldn't you be better off with the later model frame and suspension? You'll need heavy duty everything with those big tires.

[travz500]

I may be better off with newer but the problem is I really am wanting to make this a show type truck but it will have to go play once in a while but I dont want it to look to far off from original as far as frame to cab and bed mounting

[tripleD]

my 2wheel drive chassis converted into my 4wheel drive mud truck!! it works great to!! still have the trailing arm setup and it hooks up great!! roll the crossmember out roll front end under drill a few holes and bolt up and go have fun!! well i made sound alittle to easy but it aint hard at all!! never done it and i done it in a day!!

[travz500]

Problem is i am wanting to make a show and go truck and i want it to look good and still last for years the frames i got now are rusted and got some holes ate thru so i am being kinda picky and this will be the 3rd time building a truck this year and i want to do frame off sandblast powdercoat and make look very very nice so i am being picky the one i got built now which is the one in the picture the white and red one I just am to picky i guess I got the shop and the equipment to build it just gotta find a good frame to start with