2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thekidd · 04-22-2006, 11:31 PM

OK I started this thread about 3 hours ago and power went out about the time I was going to submit it.

Should be a sign huh? Anyway I have a line on a 71 that is supposed to have a very nice body. Don't know why I am interested my other one is in my shop torn apart waiting on me to put in replacement panels. Just wondered what it takes to do conversion,costs,etc. Guess I have been inspired by Luv

Can't have too many right? Thanks for input ahead of time.

*72CSTC5* · 04-22-2006, 11:36 PM

Not very difficult at all. You could use a variety of 2wd front crossmembers if you would like from 71-87 chevy truck, blazer, or suburban. In the rear just flip the rear axle on top of the leaf springs and presto. 2wd blazer at half the cost probably. Of course you will have to get rid of your 4wd tranny and transfer case and such, change transmission bolt in tunnels. Pretty straight forward from there. Of course if you go with 5lug front end it would be a good idea to go 5lug rear end as well.

qksilver · 04-23-2006, 01:18 AM

LWB or short? Pm me, if you get the truck..........I have pretty much everything you need

thekidd · 04-23-2006, 09:11 AM

Thanks qksilver but it's a blazer. Reread my post and I didn't specify that. Hope to end up meeting you someday anyway. Maybe I'll need something you have one of these days.

qksilver · 04-23-2006, 11:38 AM

Stuff is still the same..........blazer or pick up, what you will need is a complete front suspension including crossmember, trans mount to start

hotrodhomi · 04-23-2006, 12:44 PM

Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.

obsesive23 · 04-23-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.

Rokcrln · 04-23-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes.

Yah but where's the fun in that!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 04-23-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yah but where's the fun in that!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

True, I tend to sell things when they are "finished"

kyle4381 · 04-24-2006, 02:04 AM

My buddy builds a bolt in drop crossmember, with rack and pinion. check outhttp://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com

bouncytruck · 04-24-2006, 11:07 AM

Very cool Kyle. Looks like they do nice work - especially your ride! Do you know a ball park on how much some of his products are?

kyle4381 · 04-24-2006, 02:01 PM

I want to say 1500.00 for the bolt in crossmember but you would have to call Nathan. The crossmember uses your stock a-arms and a mustangII rack. You can use bags or springs I believe. Mine should be driveable in a couple weeks and I will post some more pics..

04-22-2006, 11:31 PM	#1
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? OK I started this thread about 3 hours ago and power went out about the time I was going to submit it. Should be a sign huh? Anyway I have a line on a 71 that is supposed to have a very nice body. Don't know why I am interested my other one is in my shop torn apart waiting on me to put in replacement panels. Just wondered what it takes to do conversion,costs,etc. Guess I have been inspired by Luv Can't have too many right? Thanks for input ahead of time. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

04-22-2006, 11:36 PM	#2
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? Not very difficult at all. You could use a variety of 2wd front crossmembers if you would like from 71-87 chevy truck, blazer, or suburban. In the rear just flip the rear axle on top of the leaf springs and presto. 2wd blazer at half the cost probably. Of course you will have to get rid of your 4wd tranny and transfer case and such, change transmission bolt in tunnels. Pretty straight forward from there. Of course if you go with 5lug front end it would be a good idea to go 5lug rear end as well.

04-23-2006, 01:18 AM	#3
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? LWB or short? Pm me, if you get the truck..........I have pretty much everything you need

04-23-2006, 09:11 AM	#4
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 194	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? Thanks qksilver but it's a blazer. Reread my post and I didn't specify that. Hope to end up meeting you someday anyway. Maybe I'll need something you have one of these days. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

04-23-2006, 11:38 AM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? Stuff is still the same..........blazer or pick up, what you will need is a complete front suspension including crossmember, trans mount to start

04-23-2006, 12:44 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? Take it from someone that has too many projects... forget it and finish your '71... I wish I would have taken my own advise on this. My eyes get to big for my wallet sometimes. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-24-2006, 02:04 AM	#10
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? My buddy builds a bolt in drop crossmember, with rack and pinion. check outhttp://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com

04-24-2006, 11:07 AM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? Very cool Kyle. Looks like they do nice work - especially your ride! Do you know a ball park on how much some of his products are? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-24-2006, 02:01 PM	#12
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: 2WD Conversion How Hard Is IT? I want to say 1500.00 for the bolt in crossmember but you would have to call Nathan. The crossmember uses your stock a-arms and a mustangII rack. You can use bags or springs I believe. Mine should be driveable in a couple weeks and I will post some more pics..

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