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Gibble · 03-01-2004, 04:59 PM

Is it possible to convert a C10 to a four by four?

Russell · 03-01-2004, 05:14 PM

If I were to do this, I would buy a rolling 4x4 frame and bolt my truck's body / engine to the frame's tranny / transfercase. It would by far be the easiest way to go about it, even though I'm sure there is some sort of conversion kit somewhere...

Gibble · 03-01-2004, 05:18 PM

I figured getting a rolling 4x4 frame would be easiest.

I ask because I'm going to be swapping my engine tranny for a Olds 425/TH400 ... and I'd much rather have a 4x4 than a peg leg

Prerunner1982 · 03-01-2004, 05:21 PM

you can, ask 1fastc10 i think he is doing it. it can be done, but like russell said, rolling chasis would be best. i have thought about it, but dont have the time, money or space to do it at the moment.

Gibble · 03-01-2004, 05:22 PM

Would I need to use the tranny from the rolling chassis or would the TH400 work? I'm pretty ignorant of how 4x4's are setup.

CRRoy71 · 03-01-2004, 07:34 PM

The TH400 would work as long as it came out of a 4X4. If it came out of a 2X4, the tail shaft would need to be changed, as they are different between a 2 wheel drive and a 4X4.

Gibble · 03-02-2004, 12:48 PM

The more I think about it, the more I think I should maybe just change my rear diff and keep it a 2wd.

And build a seperate 4x4

Nonetheless, Thanks for the help!

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2004, 01:26 PM

just do like me, build a capable 2by....

Gibble · 03-02-2004, 01:48 PM

What did you do?

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2004, 02:14 PM

pretty much a well equiped truck (ex. tools, spare parts, chains, fire extinguisher, shovels..etc..) with large tires (32" at the moment, maybe 35"s with cut fenders) re-geared axle with locker at some point.... i also have full size spare, with cb, want a Ham radio as well....

Gibble · 03-02-2004, 02:16 PM

I guess it's different when you want traction on ice...my parents 2wd couldn't pull my cavy out of a ditch (only ONE wheel was actually in the ditch!), the wheels just spun, got a 4wd and it yanked it out like a hot knife through butter.

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2004, 03:21 PM

maybe it was the driver..

jk. mine doesnt have a problem at all, never has.. and here in Oklahoma it usually ices more than it snows..

Gibble · 03-02-2004, 03:51 PM

It may have been the tires and the fact it had NO weight in the back...

03-01-2004, 04:59 PM	#1
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Maybe a stupid question... Is it possible to convert a C10 to a four by four?

03-01-2004, 05:14 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	If I were to do this, I would buy a rolling 4x4 frame and bolt my truck's body / engine to the frame's tranny / transfercase. It would by far be the easiest way to go about it, even though I'm sure there is some sort of conversion kit somewhere... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-01-2004, 05:21 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	you can, ask 1fastc10 i think he is doing it. it can be done, but like russell said, rolling chasis would be best. i have thought about it, but dont have the time, money or space to do it at the moment. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-01-2004, 07:34 PM	#6
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	The TH400 would work as long as it came out of a 4X4. If it came out of a 2X4, the tail shaft would need to be changed, as they are different between a 2 wheel drive and a 4X4. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-02-2004, 01:26 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	just do like me, build a capable 2by.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-01-2004, 05:18 PM	#3
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I figured getting a rolling 4x4 frame would be easiest. I ask because I'm going to be swapping my engine tranny for a Olds 425/TH400 ... and I'd much rather have a 4x4 than a peg leg

03-01-2004, 05:22 PM	#5
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Would I need to use the tranny from the rolling chassis or would the TH400 work? I'm pretty ignorant of how 4x4's are setup.

03-02-2004, 12:48 PM	#7
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	The more I think about it, the more I think I should maybe just change my rear diff and keep it a 2wd. And build a seperate 4x4 Nonetheless, Thanks for the help!

03-02-2004, 01:48 PM	#9
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	What did you do?

03-02-2004, 02:14 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	pretty much a well equiped truck (ex. tools, spare parts, chains, fire extinguisher, shovels..etc..) with large tires (32" at the moment, maybe 35"s with cut fenders) re-geared axle with locker at some point.... i also have full size spare, with cb, want a Ham radio as well.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-02-2004, 02:16 PM	#11
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I guess it's different when you want traction on ice...my parents 2wd couldn't pull my cavy out of a ditch (only ONE wheel was actually in the ditch!), the wheels just spun, got a 4wd and it yanked it out like a hot knife through butter.

03-02-2004, 03:21 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	maybe it was the driver.. jk. mine doesnt have a problem at all, never has.. and here in Oklahoma it usually ices more than it snows.. Last edited by Prerunner1982; 03-02-2004 at 03:28 PM.

03-02-2004, 03:51 PM	#13
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	It may have been the tires and the fact it had NO weight in the back...



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