4wd vs. 2wd frames - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_burb · 11-13-2005, 10:23 PM

I am posting this here as well as the Suburban forum so I have a better chance of a reply. I have noticed way more people traffic this forum than the one for the burbs.

I have a '76 2wd Suburban and just picked up an '85 4wd. I am wondering how much of a difference there is between the 2wd and 4wd frames aside from the obvious suspension differences. Can a 4wd frame be converted into 2wd? The reason I am asking is because I am stripping a '85 4wd Burb for parts so I have the frame from this. My plans for my 76 are to 4-link, c-notch, and bag the suspension. Idealy if I could do all of the mods to the 4wd frame with no body in the way that would be the way to go. Then i would just swap the body to the moded frame and, Bob's your uncle, I'd have a low burb. Anyway, any help would be appreciated.
alex

sixty8c10 · 11-13-2005, 10:59 PM

yes, look here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231
if you have any questions feel free to ask

bad_burb · 11-13-2005, 11:58 PM

I knew all about your thread but it didn't come to mind. Thanks for the help and awsome job on the Blazer. I can't wait to see it in paint.

Russell · 11-14-2005, 02:35 AM

Yep, frame rails are even the same part number!

11-13-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	4wd vs. 2wd frames I am posting this here as well as the Suburban forum so I have a better chance of a reply. I have noticed way more people traffic this forum than the one for the burbs. I have a '76 2wd Suburban and just picked up an '85 4wd. I am wondering how much of a difference there is between the 2wd and 4wd frames aside from the obvious suspension differences. Can a 4wd frame be converted into 2wd? The reason I am asking is because I am stripping a '85 4wd Burb for parts so I have the frame from this. My plans for my 76 are to 4-link, c-notch, and bag the suspension. Idealy if I could do all of the mods to the 4wd frame with no body in the way that would be the way to go. Then i would just swap the body to the moded frame and, Bob's your uncle, I'd have a low burb. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. alex __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

11-13-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: 4wd vs. 2wd frames yes, look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 if you have any questions feel free to ask __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

11-13-2005, 11:58 PM	#3
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: 4wd vs. 2wd frames I knew all about your thread but it didn't come to mind. Thanks for the help and awsome job on the Blazer. I can't wait to see it in paint. __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

11-14-2005, 02:35 AM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: 4wd vs. 2wd frames Yep, frame rails are even the same part number! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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