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Old 04-11-2012, 09:21 PM   #1
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4wd conversion

Ok guys i dont know if right spot to post in but i am looking get a 83 3/4 ton crew cab 2wd truck has 83,000 miles on body no motor or trans was a 4 speed truck with 454. I want to know how hard would it be to turn the truck to 4wd?
I searched but i couldn't find anything but am still looking. Any help will be appreciated and pics or a link to a thread will be great.
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Old 04-11-2012, 09:47 PM   #2
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Re: 4wd conversion

Doing just the opposite, It is much easier to go from 2wd to 4wd. The rear spring mounts and bump stop mounts are different. Also the overloads mount lower on the frame.
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Old 04-11-2012, 09:50 PM   #3
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Re: 4wd conversion

Go to the search engine on this site and type in 2wd to 4wd conversion, you'll find some info to help you.
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:02 AM   #4
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Re: 4wd conversion

Look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310493 its a older truck but will give you the idea what how much work and parts that are needed.
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Old 04-12-2012, 09:14 AM   #5
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Re: 4wd conversion

I did this to a 85 crew cab, check out my thread!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426463

Any questions just pm me!
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:14 PM   #6
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Re: 4wd conversion

i converted mine over, look at my truck build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463296
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:17 PM   #7
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Re: 4wd conversion

You guys are crazy, you know they sell those things everyday!?! They made those things like doritos! Why not just buy 4X4...
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