What's the difference between two wheeled four-wheel cab pickup truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

red41753 · 01-04-2009, 07:06 PM

I have purchased a 1972 GMC pickup four-wheel-drive, minus the engine with a six-inch lift kit. But the vin number on a cab is TCS 232. I think this is a 2 Wheel Drive cab? Since I am new to this classic truck .I'm 56 years old I need to lower the truck to a reasonable height so I can get in.maybe stock-or 2 inches more . When I lower the truck will there be a problem with the transfer case.hitting the tunnel.It has a 203 transfer case with a 350 turbo transmission.one more question, please is the 203 transfer case standard on the 1972 GMC or is it the 205 case. Thanks guys.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-04-2009, 08:07 PM

Welcome to The 67-72 Chevy Truck Board from West Michigan!

The 4wd truck cabs have a removable transmission cover that is higher then the 2wd cabs. It is fairly easy to modify a 2 wd cab so that the high hump can be installed. Having a removable high hump can be a real benefit for accessing the top of the transfer case.

The 205 transfer case was standard in the 72 trucks.

Jim

**special-K** · 01-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Welcome to the site!

The VIN is a 6cyl 2wd 3/4t.If it originally had a 4spd or a 402 it would have the high hump(removable).The transfer case will stay the same if you lower the truck.Are you talking about a body lift as well as suspension?I may be interested in swapping front springs if you want low stock front springs.I need to raise a `72 I have.Do you know if your frame is a`72 or earlier if it`s had a body swap?I ask because of the later t-case.Is you rear axle a 14-bolt used since`73 or a Corporate axle like used since the`40s?Those had a round cover and removable 3rd member.The shocks should both be facing forward on a`72-earlier.Are the core suport mounts on the frame being used or are they ahead of the core support?

**Yukon Jack** · 01-05-2009, 05:23 PM

Welcome to the board - if you can, post up some pics of your truck and the drivetrain.

01-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
red41753 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whitehall,Pa. Posts: 1	What's the difference between two wheeled four-wheel cab pickup truck? I have purchased a 1972 GMC pickup four-wheel-drive, minus the engine with a six-inch lift kit. But the vin number on a cab is TCS 232. I think this is a 2 Wheel Drive cab? Since I am new to this classic truck .I'm 56 years old I need to lower the truck to a reasonable height so I can get in.maybe stock-or 2 inches more . When I lower the truck will there be a problem with the transfer case.hitting the tunnel.It has a 203 transfer case with a 350 turbo transmission.one more question, please is the 203 transfer case standard on the 1972 GMC or is it the 205 case. Thanks guys.

01-04-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: What's the difference between two wheeled four-wheel cab pickup truck? Welcome to The 67-72 Chevy Truck Board from West Michigan! The 4wd truck cabs have a removable transmission cover that is higher then the 2wd cabs. It is fairly easy to modify a 2 wd cab so that the high hump can be installed. Having a removable high hump can be a real benefit for accessing the top of the transfer case. The 205 transfer case was standard in the 72 trucks. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 01-04-2009 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Added wording

01-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: What's the difference between two wheeled four-wheel cab pickup truck? Welcome to the site! The VIN is a 6cyl 2wd 3/4t.If it originally had a 4spd or a 402 it would have the high hump(removable).The transfer case will stay the same if you lower the truck.Are you talking about a body lift as well as suspension?I may be interested in swapping front springs if you want low stock front springs.I need to raise a `72 I have.Do you know if your frame is a`72 or earlier if it`s had a body swap?I ask because of the later t-case.Is you rear axle a 14-bolt used since`73 or a Corporate axle like used since the`40s?Those had a round cover and removable 3rd member.The shocks should both be facing forward on a`72-earlier.Are the core suport mounts on the frame being used or are they ahead of the core support? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-05-2009 at 05:27 PM.

01-05-2009, 05:23 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: What's the difference between two wheeled four-wheel cab pickup truck? Welcome to the board - if you can, post up some pics of your truck and the drivetrain. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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