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Old 01-27-2020, 07:49 PM   #1
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72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

Is it feasible / practical to convert a 4wd blazer or jimmy to 2wd? I have a 71 parts truck with the front end and rear axle under it. Any advice is appreciated.
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Old 01-28-2020, 12:17 PM   #2
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

It's been done many times.

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Old 01-28-2020, 03:01 PM   #3
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

why? to lower it?
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Old 01-28-2020, 03:49 PM   #4
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

It's a bit of work. Alot of different possibilities.
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Old 01-29-2020, 06:29 PM   #5
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/cha...wd-conversion/
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Old 01-29-2020, 10:35 PM   #6
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

There's some 4wd to 2wd builds in this search link...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=6583570

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Old 01-31-2020, 11:56 AM   #7
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Re: 72 Jimmy 2wd conversion???

Definitely possible! I'm in the middle of doing that on my Jimmy right now. Happy to try to help with any questions
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