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10-15-2009, 01:39 PM
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2wd to 4x4 frame swap
Im looking to buy a 4x4 frame and switch my 69 2wd over because i want it lifted "my preference" because no one makes a kit for the 2wd but everyone under the sun has one for the 4x. Has anyone done this or know of the work that is involved? i figure almost all would mount up? just have to replace the body mounts and such but then again i have no clue? pics of any conversions? Thanks, Mark
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10-15-2009, 06:32 PM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
I just finished putting a 67 2wd body on a 71 4x4 frame, you will need 4x4 or 3/4 ton body mounts and a high center hump for the floor of the cab other wise it bolted right on.
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10-16-2009, 12:31 AM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
As long as you get a '69-'72 frame it will all go together relatively easy. The '67's and '68's use oddball springs, but you could work around that by changing the spring hangers to the FGB52's and a first gen shackle flip from DIY4X.
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10-16-2009, 05:32 PM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
awesome thanks guys. now the trouble is to find the frame lol. . hey bhoeger70 do you have any pics of the swap from before and after with the height and the stance of the truck?
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10-16-2009, 06:36 PM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
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10-16-2009, 09:48 PM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
Only prob is i need like the full suspension i cant have it sittin i gotta swap it quick lol. but that is a pretty sweet deal
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10-20-2009, 10:43 PM
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Re: 2wd to 4x4 frame swap
Why not convert your 2x to 4x with the 2x frame. If you want to lift it any way. It will be mutch easyer than a full frame swap. and if you lift it you wont be using the stock 4x springs any way. what you need it a DYoffroad b52 kit, that will be all your mounts. and also one of ther engine cross member kits. then a pair of stock 52" springs. a front axle, preferabley with disk brakes. and a u bolt kit. You can do a shakel flip in the rear or just add blocks. you can keep the 2wd steering box and do a cross over steering , or swap to a 4x box. and then sorce a t case. This is the best rout IMO unless you hve a doner 4x4 that is all ready to go. Other wise even if you find a 4x4 frame and axles, you will need to add your lift, and go through the axles, and then still swap the body, engine, and tranny.
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