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Old 05-02-2011, 07:38 PM   #1
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1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

i have a 71 cheyenne 2wd long bed. i bought the truck because the body was mint. i want to make it 4wd can i use the 2wd frame and put 4wd springs and hangers on it.
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Old 05-02-2011, 09:47 PM   #2
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

does it have leafs in the rear or trailing arms?

if it has leafs it will be alot easier but both still doable. there are lots of threads on here about doing this just do a little searching.
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:05 PM   #3
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Old 05-06-2011, 01:17 AM   #4
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

check out my thread.I just bought a 4x4 frame and swapped everything onto it.
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Old 05-10-2011, 09:55 AM   #5
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

hey bud with the 72 lwb k10 355 4spd 4in lift can i see some pics that exactly what i want to make my 71 2wd like when i convert it
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Old 05-10-2011, 09:55 AM   #6
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Old 05-10-2011, 11:32 AM   #7
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

i have an 85 silverado that i bought just as a parts truck i know the wheel base is different but could i use the frame off that to put my 71 chevy on
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Old 05-10-2011, 07:21 PM   #8
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

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hey bud with the 72 lwb k10 355 4spd 4in lift can i see some pics that exactly what i want to make my 71 2wd like when i convert it
there is a link in my signature to my build thread just click on it. if there is not enough pictures there or dont see what you wanting to see send me your email address. i have some on my computer that are not on here that i can send you.
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Old 05-10-2011, 07:23 PM   #9
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i have an 85 silverado that i bought just as a parts truck i know the wheel base is different but could i use the frame off that to put my 71 chevy on
you can do that but it never looks as good when you get done in my opinion. both ways require alot of work so why not go ahead and use the right frame.
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Old 05-11-2011, 05:54 PM   #10
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thanks for showing me that link it looks awesome man neat old beater
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Old 05-11-2011, 07:08 PM   #11
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thanks for showing me that link it looks awesome man neat old beater
thanks i appreciate. people give me a hard time about putting a flat bed on it but i like it
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:02 PM   #12
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i have the chance to buy a frame complete with 3/4ton axles all the mounts no body motor tranny and axles whats the ball park range of a price.
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:03 PM   #13
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i meant no driveshafts
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Old 05-12-2011, 10:55 PM   #14
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

I'm confused. Axles?

The 3/4 ton frame may or may not be different than you 1/2 ton frame. I've see some GM 3/4 tons frames different than 1/2, but most are the same.

Price depends on the year. There are some more desirable axles. A 14 Bolt full floater is very desirable, and abundant. Unless you're running big tires or big horsepower, you really need the bigger 14 Bolt full floater. A 14 bolt semi floater is adequate.

A 3/4 ton front axle is just a 1/2 ton axle with bigger bearings, brakes, and 8 lug wheels. You'd be better off to find a Dana 44 (slightly bigger bearings and axles).

I have no idea what they'd be worth in your area. Just keep in mind that there are difference in axles.
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Old 05-16-2011, 09:40 PM   #15
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

Stick with a 71 or 72 frame, everything is a direct bolt on, and the body swaps right over. I have built several 2wd to 4wd's and they are actually pretty easy to do. Just rebuilt the 4x4 chassis with your motor and everything like you want, then just get some friends over and swap your body over to the 4x4 chassis
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Old 05-21-2011, 02:51 AM   #16
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

Nothing else find a 67-72 suburban 4x4 frame and shorten it if you can't find a pick up frame. I think Sharpie has one for sale now.
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Old 05-27-2011, 08:37 AM   #17
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

has anyones used a 2wd frame and put the 4wd stuff on it. if so i would like to see some detailed pics of were the rear hanger for the front leaf goes. the hanger tucked back by the cab.
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Old 05-27-2011, 09:55 AM   #18
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

I have a full set of frame suspension brackets from a 1972 Blazer in storage. If interested just send me a pm.
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Old 05-27-2011, 02:05 PM   #19
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

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has anyones used a 2wd frame and put the 4wd stuff on it. if so i would like to see some detailed pics of were the rear hanger for the front leaf goes. the hanger tucked back by the cab.
I have done 2 so far. A 1976 C30 and my 72 Longhorn. Here is the build thread on the longhorn that has pics in it.

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Old 06-17-2011, 05:45 PM   #20
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anyone know if there is a trans kit to make your your sm465 granny gear 4spd into a true 4spd without granny gear
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Old 06-27-2011, 10:13 PM   #21
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anyone use a 90's 5spd and put it into a 67-72 4 wheel drive let me know i want to try it
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:55 AM   #22
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

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has anyones used a 2wd frame and put the 4wd stuff on it. if so i would like to see some detailed pics of were the rear hanger for the front leaf goes. the hanger tucked back by the cab.
I started to convert a 2wd frame to 4wd, but it was going to be a lot of work and I lucked out and found a 4x4 frame. But if you cant find one it can be done. As far as the front hanger on the rear leafs, I was told that a set of brackets off of a 2wd GMC will work as the frames are the same dimensions as a 2wd Chevy. I dont believe that you can take blazer brackets and make them work as the frames at the rear of a 4wd are a different shape than 2wd.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:39 PM   #23
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anyone know how i could put overdrive in my 72 k10 pickup besides gear vendors.
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Old 10-04-2011, 12:54 AM   #24
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Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion

I have a 72 4x4 frame I am wanting to sell. The only things it's missing is the front driveshaft and the linkage to the transfer case. But I live in MO. If your interested though...
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anyone know how i could put overdrive in my 72 k10 pickup besides gear vendors.
Find a NV4500 frm a early to mid 90's chevy and a NP205 or 208 from the mid to late 80's.
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