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dieselmec1993 · 12-31-2012, 03:43 PM

ok i have a chance to buy a 82 2wd crew ive always wanted a 4wd crew but all of them are rooted out to far can it be turned in to a 4wd with 3/4 ton parts

84chevyguyid · 12-31-2012, 08:47 PM

If you got a complete 4x4 frame that helps alot. If not you can purchase all the bracketry you need. Are you lifting it or stock ride height? What drivetrain are you going to use?

andrewmp6 · 01-01-2013, 01:25 AM

Yeah see if you can find a parts truck that's a 4x4 it will be easier.Drive train depends a lot on how he will use the truck anything from a small block to a cummins can be done.

dieselmec1993 · 01-01-2013, 08:14 PM

84chevyguyid im going to keep the 454 in it as of right now because i have it at home i also am planning on using my sm465 tell i can buy a 6bt cummins and a nv5500 to replace it it will stay a 2wd tell i get cummins them im planing on a 8 inch lift with 44's. i also have a 1/2 ton suburban frame if the that was parted out with my 1ton axles under it

andrewmp6 · 01-02-2013, 03:20 AM

Sounds like you have everything you need to do the swap just need time to do it.Have you been too http://www.tndieselpower.com/site/products-page/ they have a nice cummins crossmember for it when you do the 4x4 swap.

dieselmec1993 · 01-08-2013, 04:14 PM

im planing makening my own cross member

Mr. 250r · 01-08-2013, 11:51 PM

I'm not sure how much the suburban frames and truck frames are the same but i have a suburban frame from the transfer case crossmember to the very front so if their the same and you need measurements i can get them

I'm pretty sure the front body/spring mount is the same but LMC does not sell the whole piece so i suggest this one in its place http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=121 although you will have to use a rear spring in its place because these are designed for those which are apparently not as wide as original springs but that shouldn't be a big ordeal.

#19 from the LMC catalog will give you the rear spring piece

As far as the rear end of these trucks i know the spring hangars are shorter on the 2wd trucks as opposed to the 4wds which LMC also sells

12-31-2012, 08:47 PM	#2
84chevyguyid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mud Lake, Idaho Posts: 346	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd If you got a complete 4x4 frame that helps alot. If not you can purchase all the bracketry you need. Are you lifting it or stock ride height? What drivetrain are you going to use?

01-01-2013, 01:25 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd Yeah see if you can find a parts truck that's a 4x4 it will be easier.Drive train depends a lot on how he will use the truck anything from a small block to a cummins can be done.

01-01-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
dieselmec1993 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Goshen, in Posts: 72	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd 84chevyguyid im going to keep the 454 in it as of right now because i have it at home i also am planning on using my sm465 tell i can buy a 6bt cummins and a nv5500 to replace it it will stay a 2wd tell i get cummins them im planing on a 8 inch lift with 44's. i also have a 1/2 ton suburban frame if the that was parted out with my 1ton axles under it __________________ 1977 k20 frame with 85 cab and hopefully 6.5 diesel. 1981 c20 long box 250 3 on the tree daily driver. 1982 k25 with 86 cab tired 350 4speed trans 37in military tires.(project Frankenstein). 8. 1984 c30 crew cab dually 6.2diesel next project only 18 and finshed 5 projects started when i was

01-02-2013, 03:20 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd Sounds like you have everything you need to do the swap just need time to do it.Have you been too http://www.tndieselpower.com/site/products-page/ they have a nice cummins crossmember for it when you do the 4x4 swap.

01-08-2013, 04:14 PM	#6
dieselmec1993 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Goshen, in Posts: 72	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd im planing makening my own cross member __________________ 1977 k20 frame with 85 cab and hopefully 6.5 diesel. 1981 c20 long box 250 3 on the tree daily driver. 1982 k25 with 86 cab tired 350 4speed trans 37in military tires.(project Frankenstein). 8. 1984 c30 crew cab dually 6.2diesel next project only 18 and finshed 5 projects started when i was

12-31-2012, 03:43 PM	#1
dieselmec1993 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Goshen, in Posts: 72	82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd ok i have a chance to buy a 82 2wd crew ive always wanted a 4wd crew but all of them are rooted out to far can it be turned in to a 4wd with 3/4 ton parts __________________ 1977 k20 frame with 85 cab and hopefully 6.5 diesel. 1981 c20 long box 250 3 on the tree daily driver. 1982 k25 with 86 cab tired 350 4speed trans 37in military tires.(project Frankenstein). 8. 1984 c30 crew cab dually 6.2diesel next project only 18 and finshed 5 projects started when i was

01-08-2013, 11:51 PM	#7
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: 82 2wd 3500 crew to a 4wd I'm not sure how much the suburban frames and truck frames are the same but i have a suburban frame from the transfer case crossmember to the very front so if their the same and you need measurements i can get them I'm pretty sure the front body/spring mount is the same but LMC does not sell the whole piece so i suggest this one in its place http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=121 although you will have to use a rear spring in its place because these are designed for those which are apparently not as wide as original springs but that shouldn't be a big ordeal. #19 from the LMC catalog will give you the rear spring piece As far as the rear end of these trucks i know the spring hangars are shorter on the 2wd trucks as opposed to the 4wds which LMC also sells Attached Images __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB Last edited by Mr. 250r; 01-09-2013 at 12:04 AM.



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