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1970GMC468 · 02-23-2009, 11:37 PM

All I got left is to move some brake hard lines and I will be completely finished. Thanks for all the help guys it was greatly appreciated! The truck drives and rides SO nice!

BEFORE

AFTER!!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-24-2009, 01:43 AM

Thats awesome it looks great. Good job it turned out nice!

1970GMC468 · 02-24-2009, 02:06 AM

Thanks man! It was a fun project!

stenbrin · 02-24-2009, 02:26 AM

that is crazy bad a$$. thanks for posting so many pics showing the steps it took, it is an inperation to put my truck back together, and get it sitting on my 4wd axles and 33 inch swampers.

Burt4x4 · 02-24-2009, 10:03 AM

Looks Sweet dude!

Now go get it DIRTY!

**special-K** · 02-24-2009, 12:17 PM

That came out perfect.Looks like a good ole surviver nice 4wd.What do you figure the altitude is compared to stock?

**Yukon Jack** · 02-24-2009, 01:16 PM

Nothing like a nice burly looking 67-72 4wd! Looks awesome!

*FormerMember* · 02-24-2009, 01:36 PM

Looks good! Are you bringing the tail up at all?

Matt72blaze · 02-24-2009, 02:16 PM

what springs did you use on the front?

1970GMC468 · 02-24-2009, 04:01 PM

It has 52" rear Chevy springs. I figured it to be close to 4" above a stock K20.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2009, 04:50 PM

Looks great! Someday I want to finish my poor Longhorn project. LOL Did you change out the rear spring hangers, or just add blocks to make up the difference? Great job!

1970GMC468 · 02-24-2009, 08:08 PM

Just blocks for now till I get springs or put the original 4wd style springs and mounts in.

6600DURAMAX · 02-24-2009, 08:33 PM

Nice job!!

skchevota · 02-24-2009, 09:18 PM

Looks great! good job!

62 short step · 02-24-2009, 09:57 PM

Looks awesome!!

va_tlc · 02-26-2009, 08:21 PM

very nice job, they look sooo much better ridin hi !!!

jeremy zander · 02-26-2009, 11:44 PM

Wow..!!..this has inspired me to give it a try...LOve the 3/4 4x4s..thanks for the pics...

jpholman · 03-01-2009, 12:24 PM

The truck looks great. I know that you started with a 2wd, but is the FGB52 kit actually to convert a 2wd to 4wd or is it to convert a current 4x4 to 52'' springs. I am about to start a conversion and am looking for the easiest way possible. Thanks for any info. JH

**Stocker** · 03-01-2009, 01:42 PM

That came out very, very nice!! I actually prefer the slight nose-up attitude, gives the truck kind of a pre-runner or CORR look. Are you gonna stay with that stance, or raise the rear when you get new springs?

*FormerMember* · 03-01-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jpholman

The truck looks great. I know that you started with a 2wd, but is the FGB52 kit actually to convert a 2wd to 4wd or is it to convert a current 4x4 to 52'' springs. I am about to start a conversion and am looking for the easiest way possible. Thanks for any info. JH

It's originally designed for a 4x4.

I talked with Kert and did the first 2wd conversion. We're talking about putting together a complete kit, using my project as a prototype.

jpholman · 03-01-2009, 07:44 PM

what will be the difference in the two kits. I may just go ahead and buy the existing kit and attempt the second 2wd conversion. that is unless the new kit will be out very soon. I am ready to get started and dont mind a little fab work.

02-23-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	My 4wd Conversion is finished! All I got left is to move some brake hard lines and I will be completely finished. Thanks for all the help guys it was greatly appreciated! The truck drives and rides SO nice! BEFORE AFTER!! Last edited by 1970GMC468; 02-23-2009 at 11:40 PM.

02-24-2009, 01:43 AM	#2
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1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! Thanks man! It was a fun project!

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stenbrin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 128	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! that is crazy bad a$$. thanks for posting so many pics showing the steps it took, it is an inperation to put my truck back together, and get it sitting on my 4wd axles and 33 inch swampers.

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02-24-2009, 04:01 PM	#10
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! It has 52" rear Chevy springs. I figured it to be close to 4" above a stock K20.

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02-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#12
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! Just blocks for now till I get springs or put the original 4wd style springs and mounts in.

02-24-2009, 08:33 PM	#13
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02-26-2009, 08:21 PM	#16
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03-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#18
jpholman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sallisaw, OK Posts: 10	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! The truck looks great. I know that you started with a 2wd, but is the FGB52 kit actually to convert a 2wd to 4wd or is it to convert a current 4x4 to 52'' springs. I am about to start a conversion and am looking for the easiest way possible. Thanks for any info. JH

03-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#19
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03-01-2009, 07:44 PM	#21
jpholman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sallisaw, OK Posts: 10	Re: My 4wd Conversion is finished! what will be the difference in the two kits. I may just go ahead and buy the existing kit and attempt the second 2wd conversion. that is unless the new kit will be out very soon. I am ready to get started and dont mind a little fab work.

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