Changing 4x4 Blazer to 2x4......what do you recomend? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 03-10-2007, 08:08 AM

I have a 1972 Blazer that is in good running condition but needs a good bit of work otherwise. I have not decided 100% if I am going to do a small lift and some 35's or turn it into a topless slammed driver for my daughter.

I know the wheell base is different (shorter) than the trucks of that vintage. I have several rolling 2x4 frames so the components will not be a problem.

What is the easiest, quickest or BEST way to turn this thing into a 2 wheel drive?

Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-10-2007, 09:30 AM

Fastest way is to axle flip the rear and bolt in a 2wd front crossmember

But if it was me ..........................................................................

I'd want trailing arms in rear (You can get everything of a coil spring truck)
You would still need the front crossmember (Again all from that same truck)
And lots of lil odds and ends (There are several threads on this just search)

**special-K** · 03-10-2007, 09:16 PM

I bet you could take the pickup suspension and "slip"*it under there.

*I know,slight understatement

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Blizz · 03-11-2007, 02:13 PM

i recommend that you don't do it. j/k. to each his own...but what a waste, IMO.

03-10-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Changing 4x4 Blazer to 2x4......what do you recomend? I have a 1972 Blazer that is in good running condition but needs a good bit of work otherwise. I have not decided 100% if I am going to do a small lift and some 35's or turn it into a topless slammed driver for my daughter. I know the wheell base is different (shorter) than the trucks of that vintage. I have several rolling 2x4 frames so the components will not be a problem. What is the easiest, quickest or BEST way to turn this thing into a 2 wheel drive? Thanks Attached Images Last edited by 72freak; 03-10-2007 at 08:10 AM.

03-10-2007, 09:30 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Changing 4x4 Blazer to 2x4......what do you recomend? Fastest way is to axle flip the rear and bolt in a 2wd front crossmember But if it was me .......................................................................... I'd want trailing arms in rear (You can get everything of a coil spring truck) You would still need the front crossmember (Again all from that same truck) And lots of lil odds and ends (There are several threads on this just search) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-10-2007, 09:16 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Changing 4x4 Blazer to 2x4......what do you recomend? I bet you could take the pickup suspension and "slip"it under there. I know,slight understatement . __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2007, 02:13 PM	#4
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: Changing 4x4 Blazer to 2x4......what do you recomend? i recommend that you don't do it. j/k. to each his own...but what a waste, IMO. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon



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