88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

made2drag · 07-15-2015, 11:51 AM

I'm looking for pics to possibly convert mine. Ive done some searches and I have seen frame swaps but nothing showing a suspension swap. If anyone has a link I'd appreciate it. Before you say just find a 81-82 2wd....I've tried finding one of those too. None in my area.

**lolife99** · 07-15-2015, 12:03 PM

Check out Struggle_55 on Instagram.
He just did his conversion.

made2drag · 07-17-2015, 03:49 PM

thanks

68Timber · 07-17-2015, 05:34 PM

You're missing the green truck aren't you? Don't blame you, that thing was sweet.

BaggedRanger · 07-27-2015, 01:48 AM

Only pics I have.. In the process of bagging my 74 the frame was screwed so we replaced the factory 2wd frame with one from a 4wd.

Guam671 · 11-23-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BaggedRanger

Only pics I have.. In the process of bagging my 74 the frame was screwed so we replaced the factory 2wd frame with one from a 4wd.

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Guam671 · 11-23-2018, 10:59 AM

I have an 85 Blazer converting to a 2wd and I was wondering if there’s a
Crossmember for an LS motor available ?
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BaggedRanger · 11-25-2018, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Guam671

I have an 85 Blazer converting to a 2wd and I was wondering if there’s a
Crossmember for an LS motor available ?
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I know GSI has a cross member that has mounts for a LS motor.. I think Porterbilt also has mounts I am not 100% sure though.

Guam671 · 11-25-2018, 02:27 AM

What cross member sections are you using on your build ?
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BaggedRanger · 11-26-2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Guam671

What cross member sections are you using on your build ?
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Mine is an older SuicideDoors cross member. They no longer make them.

Actually the early Porterbilt cross members were built by SuicideDoors and sold through Porterbilt from what I was told. However Porterbilt has gone through over the years and updated their cross members and are building their own now.

I know that when I called SuicideDoors because I needed to know what hears to use they said to use whatever was recommended on Porterbilts website.

jus1975 · 04-27-2021, 11:29 AM

anyone tried to build their own cross member. doesnt appear to difficult

**lolife99** · 04-27-2021, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedRanger

Actually the early Porterbilt cross members were built by SuicideDoors and sold through Porterbilt from what I was told. However Porterbilt has gone through over the years and updated their cross members and are building their own now.

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I know this is an old thread,... but that statement is absolutely false.
Nate Porter designed and built the original DROPMEMBER.
He’s still in business making quality C10 parts and chassis’.
All the rest on the market are different versions of his ORIGINAL IDEA.
Porterbuilt changed the bagged c10 game.
Let’s give him the credit for that.

07-15-2015, 11:51 AM	#1
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? I'm looking for pics to possibly convert mine. Ive done some searches and I have seen frame swaps but nothing showing a suspension swap. If anyone has a link I'd appreciate it. Before you say just find a 81-82 2wd....I've tried finding one of those too. None in my area. __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

07-15-2015, 12:03 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? Check out Struggle_55 on Instagram. He just did his conversion. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-17-2015, 03:49 PM	#3
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? thanks __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

07-17-2015, 05:34 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? You're missing the green truck aren't you? Don't blame you, that thing was sweet. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-27-2015, 01:48 AM	#5
BaggedRanger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 183	Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? Only pics I have.. In the process of bagging my 74 the frame was screwed so we replaced the factory 2wd frame with one from a 4wd.

11-23-2018, 10:59 AM	#7
Guam671 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Guam Posts: 4	I have an 85 Blazer converting to a 2wd and I was wondering if there’s a Crossmember for an LS motor available ? Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2018, 02:27 AM	#9
Guam671 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Guam Posts: 4	What cross member sections are you using on your build ? Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2021, 11:29 AM	#11
jus1975 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: roanoke, va Posts: 2	Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics??? anyone tried to build their own cross member. doesnt appear to difficult



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