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03-05-2004, 03:34 AM
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Location: Concord,NC
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converting 2wd to 4wd
I posted on the 67-72 side of the fence but I figured I'll get some views here also.What donors truck can be used to convert a '72 long bed 3/4 ton truck from 2wd to 4wd?Can '73 and up parts be used?
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03-05-2004, 08:30 AM
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Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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finding a rolling 4wd chassis w/ tranny and transfer case. Would be the easiest. Then you could just transfer the cab/bed and engine from your 72.
If you wanted to keep your 2wd frame and put axles under it you'll need all of the spring hangers from a donor truck, plus the cross member for the tranny/tc, as well as the tranny and tc. The axles can be from 71 and up if you want to keep disc up front. You'll need new flexible brake lines up front. In the rear if you have coils and want lift then you'll need to swap them out w/ leaf springs and will need all the frame brackets as well. The only concern here would be the frame bulges out but should not effect placement of the brackets. I'd say find a 71/72 rolling chassis swap the sheet metal over and sell your 2wd rolling chassis.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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03-06-2004, 01:43 PM
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I have a chassis that has all you will need as I'm going to the 2-wheel configuration and will part with the '74 parts as a package
very reasonable. Thanks
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03-06-2004, 08:20 PM
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Location: Edmond, OK
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too bad youll are completely across the country from each other, could just swap trucks.
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03-16-2004, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Virginia
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I have a 1972 K20 rolling chassis for sale. If you are interested email through the Board and I will send you some pictures. Chassis is located in central Virginia and could be easily trailered or dollied to NC. Asking price is $600. Thanks.
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