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Old 03-08-2018, 09:40 AM   #1
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72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

I thought some would be interested in my 4 link build. I'm converting to 4x4 using the factory crossmember and coil buckets and a high pinion Dana 60.
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Old 03-08-2018, 09:53 AM   #2
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Some more pics.
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Old 03-08-2018, 10:07 AM   #3
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

What is your final frame height? What coils are you running? Anticipated tire size
? I have a 2005 Ford 60 that I am contemplating how to make work since the frame widths are so much narrower on the old frames vs new style frames. This might be an option for me
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Old 03-08-2018, 12:33 PM   #4
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

I'll be running 37's on it. The coils are 8" Rubicon express Jeep XJ springs. I used them on another project, a 2001 extended cab Shortbed Silverado with a very similar setup and the ride was awesome. I should end up with about 10" if lift. The Dana 60 is from a 79 F-250, very hard to find but the most versatile for custom setups like this.
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Old 03-08-2018, 12:37 PM   #5
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

This is the 01 Silverado with the 8" Jeep coils. It ended up being 16" of lift on that truck.
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Old 03-17-2018, 01:52 PM   #6
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Trac bar bracket and oem style shock mounts finished up.
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Old 03-17-2018, 02:34 PM   #7
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

That’s some really nice looking work!
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Old 03-17-2018, 03:00 PM   #8
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Thanks! It's coming along. I should have the front wrapped up this weekend then next weekend I'll do the shackle flip and springs in the rear. Then off to the body shop it goes.
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Old 03-18-2018, 02:08 PM   #9
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Look like I'll be ordering some shorter springs
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Old 03-18-2018, 02:14 PM   #10
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Awesome!
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Old 03-18-2018, 02:23 PM   #11
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

How much will the springs compress with the drivetrain installed? Might sit where you want it then?
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Old 03-18-2018, 02:30 PM   #12
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

In that pic I actually have a ratchet strap pulling the front end down about two inches but I imagine it will probably come down another inch or so. Swapping springs after it's together is only a two beer job.
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Old 03-18-2018, 04:30 PM   #13
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Man, that is sweet. If you came up with a kit, I bet you could sell a few...
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Old 03-18-2018, 05:10 PM   #14
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In that pic I actually have a ratchet strap pulling the front end down about two inches but I imagine it will probably come down another inch or so. Swapping springs after it's together is only a two beer job.
I gotcha, I'm not doing anything as extreme as you but I'm also waiting to set ride height until it's all together.
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Old 05-05-2019, 01:39 PM   #15
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Finally got it finished and on the road.
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A few more.
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Old 05-05-2019, 04:15 PM   #17
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Old 05-05-2019, 05:25 PM   #18
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

Looks killer!!!! Top notch work!!!
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Old 05-06-2019, 07:52 AM   #19
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Thanks.
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Old 05-06-2019, 09:21 AM   #20
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Re: 72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion

That came out really nice. I'm putting a parallel 4 link on my '67, hopefully it'll come out just as nice as yours!
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Old 05-06-2019, 11:22 AM   #21
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Thankyou. The ride is great with the coils up front.
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