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Free88 · 01-05-2006, 12:00 PM

Can someone please tell me the differences in the frame from a 4 wheel drive and a 2 wheel drive. Can the 4 wheek drive frame be converted to a 2 wheel frame by changing the front crosss member and control arm set up? Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 01-05-2006, 12:30 PM

The framerails are basically the same, everything else is different. Yes one can be converted over if you have all the right parts.

Check this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231

Russell · 01-05-2006, 01:24 PM

Far easier to just buy a good 2wd frame, and drop your 4x4's body onto it though.

2wd frames are pretty common too, so you shouldn't have any problems finding one.

That 4x4 swb frame would likely pay for the 2wd frame, plus extra cash on the side!

**Captkaos** · 01-05-2006, 01:48 PM

I totally agree with you Russell.

Free88 · 01-05-2006, 02:07 PM

Thanks guys for the info. My problem is that I have a 2wd frame that I believe is twisted and I am picking up a 4wd truck for the box and cab. I wanted to use the frame from the 4wd for the 2wd. 2 wd frames are not commom here in Northwestern Ontario. Thnaks again

loblazer · 01-09-2006, 02:24 PM

Hey Free88

I have a buddy here who has lots of good frames. How far north are you?

We live in Fergus, just North of Guelph.

Doug

Russell · 01-09-2006, 03:48 PM

Too bad you arn't over here -- I'd trade you frames

swb 2w4 for your swb 4wd frame

Destructo · 01-09-2006, 06:14 PM

Me and my fiance were thinking of doing the opposite, converting a 2wd frame to 4x4. We have a donor 4x4 truck complete with everything. But we figured it would be easier to put the 2wd body onto the 4wd frame.

Free88 · 01-10-2006, 12:16 AM

loblazer I am up by Thunder Bay, Ontario. Probably about 16-18 hours drom you. Thanks anyway. If there was a way to get one here, not to expensively i would Get one from you.

01-05-2006, 12:00 PM	#1
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Frame Differences Can someone please tell me the differences in the frame from a 4 wheel drive and a 2 wheel drive. Can the 4 wheek drive frame be converted to a 2 wheel frame by changing the front crosss member and control arm set up? Thanks. __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box

01-05-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Frame Differences The framerails are basically the same, everything else is different. Yes one can be converted over if you have all the right parts. Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 01-05-2006 at 12:31 PM.

01-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Frame Differences Far easier to just buy a good 2wd frame, and drop your 4x4's body onto it though. 2wd frames are pretty common too, so you shouldn't have any problems finding one. That 4x4 swb frame would likely pay for the 2wd frame, plus extra cash on the side! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-05-2006, 01:48 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Frame Differences I totally agree with you Russell. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-05-2006, 02:07 PM	#5
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Re: Frame Differences Thanks guys for the info. My problem is that I have a 2wd frame that I believe is twisted and I am picking up a 4wd truck for the box and cab. I wanted to use the frame from the 4wd for the 2wd. 2 wd frames are not commom here in Northwestern Ontario. Thnaks again __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box Last edited by Free88; 01-05-2006 at 02:15 PM.

01-09-2006, 02:24 PM	#6
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: Frame Differences Hey Free88 I have a buddy here who has lots of good frames. How far north are you? We live in Fergus, just North of Guelph. Doug

01-09-2006, 03:48 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Frame Differences Too bad you arn't over here -- I'd trade you frames swb 2w4 for your swb 4wd frame __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-09-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Re: Frame Differences Me and my fiance were thinking of doing the opposite, converting a 2wd frame to 4x4. We have a donor 4x4 truck complete with everything. But we figured it would be easier to put the 2wd body onto the 4wd frame. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

01-10-2006, 12:16 AM	#9
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Re: Frame Differences loblazer I am up by Thunder Bay, Ontario. Probably about 16-18 hours drom you. Thanks anyway. If there was a way to get one here, not to expensively i would Get one from you. __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box



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