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Old 01-10-2010, 06:41 PM   #1
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Need opinions on trading my 2wd....

I need some opinions on whether i would be better off trading my 2wd project for a 4wd project. I plan on lowering it (4/6) or maybe even air-bagging it. I know i would need to notch the frame to accomplish this. What are the benefits to going with a 4wd frame? I know i would need to do more work to the 4wd frame though (trailing arms, etc). Any opinions..ideas
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Old 01-11-2010, 05:35 AM   #2
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Re: Need opinions on trading my 2wd....

With airbags the 4wd frame would be better so you could sit a inch lower in the front, with a static drop youd be better off with the 2wd frame easier, either way a factory 2wd in similar condition as a 4x4 is worth way more
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Old 01-11-2010, 08:33 AM   #3
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Re: Need opinions on trading my 2wd....

I think for a 4/6 drop you can do it with a bolt in frame notch. If you used a 4x4 frame, you can still lower it with the rear leaf springs and not have to convert it to trailing arms. For me the main reason for switching would be if the body was in better condition on the 4x4. I don't think it would be worth it just to have a different frame style.
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