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10-27-2004, 04:23 AM
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4x4 conversion
Hello I have a 1964 chevy c-20 2wd custom pickup and would like to know what I need to do to convert the 2wd to a 4wd and what donor truck I should use for this? also where can i get a lift kit for my truck?
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10-27-2004, 10:20 AM
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It has pretty much been determined here that its easier to swap you body over onto a 4x4 chassis. You can swap the parts over from a donor but its a pretty big job. Tuff Country lifts are pretty popular here and can be found in all 4wheel drive magzines or most 4x4 suppliers on the net.
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10-27-2004, 05:03 PM
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I did look at the tuff country lift kits but they dont have one for the year of my truck also I have coil spring suspension. How big of a job is it? Like what needs to be done.
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10-27-2004, 05:27 PM
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In my opinion, converting a 2wd to a 4wd chassis is totally the wrong way to get a 4x4, unless you want to do it for a challenge, or to say u did it. There is a HUGE number of things you would have to change, front and rear suspension, including steering, transmission.... it would be much easier to swap the body onto a 4x4 chassis, or even easier, just buy a 4x4 if thats what you want
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10-28-2004, 12:58 AM
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"good highway gears" and a heavy 3/4 ton truck are a bad idea.
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10-28-2004, 01:03 AM
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--- I agree with dregs, the hassle is just not worth it. 4x4 trucks (or even better yet, cheap stripped 4x4 frames) are not rare or anything. Good luck.
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10-28-2004, 03:42 AM
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what about just lifting the truck, any lift kits for it? I know I what to convert to power steering and front disk power brakes. Whats a good donor truck for that?
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10-28-2004, 09:32 PM
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Anyone ever put the 64-66 swb 2Wd body on a 73-87 swb 4X4 frame?
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