2wd compared to a 4wd - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

layinrocker65 · 01-01-2007, 07:20 PM

My brother wants to get a 2wd blazer or a 4wd and convert it to 2wd. How much lower does the 4wd frame hang from the body compared to the 2wd?
thanks

blazerboy72 · 01-01-2007, 09:14 PM

none, the only thing tat is different frame wise is the rear of the frame is wider for the coil springs on a 2wd.

kyle4381 · 01-03-2007, 12:00 AM

The four wheel drive frame also comes up higher in the front making it sit lower when the crossmember is installed. Mine was converted and has a Porterbuilt dropmember and stock spindles.

gringoloco · 01-06-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle4381

The four wheel drive frame also comes up higher in the front making it sit lower when the crossmember is installed. Mine was converted and has a Porterbuilt dropmember and stock spindles.

This is interesting info. Do you know how much more? This a nice alternative to a crossmember section.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-06-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

This a nice alternative to a crossmember section.

Yes it is, and someday I hope I can get one of them

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ortegamotor · 01-06-2007, 11:33 AM

here are some fresh pictures of my conversion to 2wd . i was told i was crazy for takeing a super clean 4x4 and messing it up.now i will let you guys be the judge of that.yea it was clean but when a real 2wd is hard to find you have to keep your options open.so here are some pictures i plan on starting a new thread when i get some more done in the next week or so, it will include all the measurements and hardware info.thanks for your time and good luck with your projects. oh yea one more thing thanks to gringoloco for your post on the rear install of the trailing arm set up, dude it went right in and your pictures were perfect reference points to geterdone. Tony

gringoloco · 01-06-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ortegamotor

here are some fresh pictures of my conversion to 2wd . i was told i was crazy for takeing a super clean 4x4 and messing it up.now i will let you guys be the judge of that.yea it was clean but when a real 2wd is hard to find you have to keep your options open.so here are some pictures i plan on starting a new thread when i get some more done in the next week or so, it will include all the measurements and hardware info.thanks for your time and good luck with your projects. oh yea one more thing thanks to gringoloco for your post on the rear install of the trailing arm set up, dude it went right in and your pictures were perfect reference points to geterdone. Tony

Looking forward to your pics and info, and thanks for the Kudos! Good luck to you. Mine should be done(the rear anyway) today or tomorrow. -Chris

Deuce · 01-06-2007, 02:41 PM

Take lots of pics and maybe this can go into the FAQ section?? Thanks and keep us posted!!! I also have a Blazer 4x4 that if I can't sell will be getting the same operation.

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vtblazer · 01-06-2007, 06:35 PM

Deuce, pm me with the details will ya?

pharcyde05 · 01-11-2007, 03:13 PM

I have a 4wd that has been converted and the frame rail sits prety much even with the bottom of the pinch weld
hears a shot from under

**Yukon Jack** · 01-11-2007, 03:20 PM

Ortegamotor, looks sweet to me! I don't have a problem with you converting a sweet K5 to 2wd - your gonna have a sweet 2wd when you're done and have exactly what you want - that is what is important in my book.

ColoradoK5 · 02-27-2007, 06:04 PM

i am thinking about doing the same thing to a project blazer (already have a 4x4) Would really help if you could do a write up look foreward to seeing it done.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-27-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pharcyde05

hears a shot from under

Damn that's low

*72CSTC5* · 02-27-2007, 09:31 PM

CHOP CHOP CHOP!!!!! Another K-5 bites the dust and a C-5 is born!!

bouncytruck · 02-27-2007, 09:46 PM

You guys are killin' me. Now I want to convert mine to 2wd & bag it. Good thing I don't have the time...

01-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	2wd compared to a 4wd My brother wants to get a 2wd blazer or a 4wd and convert it to 2wd. How much lower does the 4wd frame hang from the body compared to the 2wd? thanks

01-01-2007, 09:14 PM	#2
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd none, the only thing tat is different frame wise is the rear of the frame is wider for the coil springs on a 2wd.

01-03-2007, 12:00 AM	#3
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd The four wheel drive frame also comes up higher in the front making it sit lower when the crossmember is installed. Mine was converted and has a Porterbuilt dropmember and stock spindles. Attached Images

01-06-2007, 11:33 AM	#6
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd here are some fresh pictures of my conversion to 2wd . i was told i was crazy for takeing a super clean 4x4 and messing it up.now i will let you guys be the judge of that.yea it was clean but when a real 2wd is hard to find you have to keep your options open.so here are some pictures i plan on starting a new thread when i get some more done in the next week or so, it will include all the measurements and hardware info.thanks for your time and good luck with your projects. oh yea one more thing thanks to gringoloco for your post on the rear install of the trailing arm set up, dude it went right in and your pictures were perfect reference points to geterdone. Tony Attached Images

01-06-2007, 02:41 PM	#8
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd Take lots of pics and maybe this can go into the FAQ section?? Thanks and keep us posted!!! I also have a Blazer 4x4 that if I can't sell will be getting the same operation. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!! Last edited by Deuce; 01-07-2007 at 03:07 AM.

01-06-2007, 06:35 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd Deuce, pm me with the details will ya?

01-11-2007, 03:13 PM	#10
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd I have a 4wd that has been converted and the frame rail sits prety much even with the bottom of the pinch weld hears a shot from under __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

01-11-2007, 03:20 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd Ortegamotor, looks sweet to me! I don't have a problem with you converting a sweet K5 to 2wd - your gonna have a sweet 2wd when you're done and have exactly what you want - that is what is important in my book. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-27-2007, 06:04 PM	#12
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd i am thinking about doing the same thing to a project blazer (already have a 4x4) Would really help if you could do a write up look foreward to seeing it done. Last edited by ColoradoK5; 02-27-2007 at 06:07 PM.

02-27-2007, 09:31 PM	#14
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd CHOP CHOP CHOP!!!!! Another K-5 bites the dust and a C-5 is born!!

02-27-2007, 09:46 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: 2wd compared to a 4wd You guys are killin' me. Now I want to convert mine to 2wd & bag it. Good thing I don't have the time... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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