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Old 12-09-2015, 02:39 PM   #1
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Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

I know its been covered, but I can't find a reason why except that it is more involved to swap a s10 blazer frame over to a 47-54 truck.

I can get a running 89 blazer 4x4 for $300. But its 4x4 eww. I would have to maybe just buy for the powertrain and go to a junkyard for a longbed single cab frame and combine everything for less than $500. I just want some thoughts on this from you guys. I'm usually in the 73-87 section but I think Im gonna pull the trigger and get a 48 truck from a neighbor. The whole S10 frame swap is a no brainer for me, except there are better deals on craigslist in my area for blazers.

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Old 12-09-2015, 03:07 PM   #2
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

the wheelbase is shorter and there "might" be an issue with the way the frame kicks up in the rear
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Old 12-09-2015, 04:01 PM   #3
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

Check "1947 S10 Blazer 4x4 swap" on this forum.
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Old 12-10-2015, 09:54 PM   #4
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

^^^Clay just brought up the thread I was thinking of. As I recall, there was something different about the 4wd front axles/suspension. I believe he ended up making stubs out of the original half shafts and it wasn't possible to use 2wd spindles as the control arms were different. Still he got the job done and save himself some $ in the process.

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Old 12-10-2015, 10:08 PM   #5
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

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^^^Clay just brought up the thread I was thinking of. As I recall, there was something different about the 4wd front axles/suspension. I believe he ended up making stubs out of the original half shafts and it wasn't possible to use 2wd spindles as the control arms were different. Still he got the job done and save himself some $ in the process.

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yeah that was a great swap. if you are converting to 2wd by taking out the transfer case and front diff, you will need to keep the axle stubs in the stock sealed bearings to keep them from falling apart.
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Old 12-10-2015, 10:48 PM   #6
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

Ya it was a super deal but I got
"Craiglisted" and it was sold. I guess I'll hold out for a longbed and make my life easier. The best combo would be a 4.3 v6 with a 5 speed that I would keep in there for awhile. Thanks for the links!
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Old 12-11-2015, 04:40 AM   #7
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

Pros of using a Blazer frame is that it is boxed all the way back to the rear spring hanger so it is stronger than the pickup frame. Waaaay easier to find a Blazer than pickup for build (I searched for 4 months for a pickup before settling on the Blazer). The anti-sway bars on the Blazer are more heavy duty than the pickup.
Pros of using a 4x4 are that the suspension has a wider stance than 2x4 and the torsion bar front is adjustable for ride height where the coil springs are not.
Cons.... where do I start.
frame is 9" too short, rear shock mounts have to be lowered, Auto transmission has to be converted to 2x4 output shaft/tail stock, spindle problems (if you go older than '98.... I think), gas tank is not located in a good place to connect up the fuel inlet tube. etc. etc.

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Old 12-11-2015, 10:59 PM   #8
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

the business is closed but he left the site up for info. Might be some good reference info...http://ad-engineering.com/
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Old 12-12-2015, 03:47 AM   #9
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

check out the gmupfitter site for frame dimension drawings of all the s10 versions. lots of good info there.
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Old 12-25-2015, 04:49 PM   #10
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

why not combine frames, 4x4 front with 2wd rear? lets see a picture of those stub axles.
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Old 12-25-2015, 05:26 PM   #11
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why not combine frames, 4x4 front with 2wd rear? lets see a picture of those stub axles.
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Old 12-26-2015, 12:14 AM   #12
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how much wider is the 4x4 track width?
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Old 12-26-2015, 02:44 PM   #13
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Re: Has anyone used a s10 blazer frame for a ad truck frame swap?

Another option with the blazer or a 4wd chassis is to convert it to AWD. Several threads on the S10 forums showing what to switch. If I build a second truck I'm going to go that route.
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Old 12-26-2015, 03:00 PM   #14
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how much wider is the 4x4 track width?
about 4 inches
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