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renaldude · 08-27-2008, 11:50 PM

Hi all, did you guess that I'm new to the site. I'm sure its been covered too many times to count but I can't find any info so here goes. How bad/difficult is it to change my 72 350/350 with ac long bed 2wd to 4wd. It cant be that bad can it? I mean, it's just a '72, how hard could it be, let me know and dont sugar coat it either. Thanks in advance all.
Renaldude

*FormerMember* · 08-28-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by renaldude

Hi all, did you guess that I'm new to the site. I'm sure its been covered too many times to count but I can't find any info so here goes. How bad/difficult is it to change my 72 350/350 with ac long bed 2wd to 4wd. It cant be that bad can it? I mean, it's just a '72, how hard could it be, let me know and dont sugar coat it either. Thanks in advance all.
Renaldude

Depends on how you want to do it.

Pics in my sig of a C to K conversion

**special-K** · 08-28-2008, 06:16 AM

Easy way:
Find 4wd in rough cosmetic condition and do a body swap.The worst thing you`ll run into is if you don`t already have one,you`ll need the hi-hump area from the donor truck.

Or:
Everything can be swapped.The frames are simular enough.You install everything over to convert it.Do you have coil or leaf rear?If leaf,the spread between the springs is different between 2wd and 4wd.Not an issue if not needing to change rear.

Either way,I would only go about this with a complete 4wd donor because there are alot of things you`ll need from crossmembers to spring mounts,to steering box,etc.It`s alot more than just needing an axle assembly and transfer case.

renaldude · 08-30-2008, 01:42 PM

Thanks so much Grendel and Special K. Exactly what i suspected, this doesnt look so hard but then those pics really put into perspective. I think i'll sit back and read more threads till the feeling goes away

Maybe next year...

LONGHAIR · 08-30-2008, 04:25 PM

This is kind of a "If you have to ask..." type of a thing. It can be done, but it is pretty involved. One of those deals where there is so much to it that no one could possibly type it all out, yet if you don't have some kind of experience, you wouldn't tackle it anyway....so you wouldn't need it all typed out.

Mudder · 09-02-2008, 08:03 AM

There are threads here about changing over with your frame. How to's and what all you will need. I never thought it would be that bad if you can cut and weld.

08-27-2008, 11:50 PM	#1
renaldude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nashville Tn. Posts: 5	one more time: 2x4 to 4x4 Hi all, did you guess that I'm new to the site. I'm sure its been covered too many times to count but I can't find any info so here goes. How bad/difficult is it to change my 72 350/350 with ac long bed 2wd to 4wd. It cant be that bad can it? I mean, it's just a '72, how hard could it be, let me know and dont sugar coat it either. Thanks in advance all. Renaldude __________________ NVH-addict

08-28-2008, 06:16 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: one more time: 2x4 to 4x4 Easy way: Find 4wd in rough cosmetic condition and do a body swap.The worst thing you`ll run into is if you don`t already have one,you`ll need the hi-hump area from the donor truck. Or: Everything can be swapped.The frames are simular enough.You install everything over to convert it.Do you have coil or leaf rear?If leaf,the spread between the springs is different between 2wd and 4wd.Not an issue if not needing to change rear. Either way,I would only go about this with a complete 4wd donor because there are alot of things you`ll need from crossmembers to spring mounts,to steering box,etc.It`s alot more than just needing an axle assembly and transfer case. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-30-2008, 01:42 PM	#4
renaldude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nashville Tn. Posts: 5	Re: one more time: 2x4 to 4x4 Thanks so much Grendel and Special K. Exactly what i suspected, this doesnt look so hard but then those pics really put into perspective. I think i'll sit back and read more threads till the feeling goes away Maybe next year... __________________ NVH-addict

08-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: one more time: 2x4 to 4x4 This is kind of a "If you have to ask..." type of a thing. It can be done, but it is pretty involved. One of those deals where there is so much to it that no one could possibly type it all out, yet if you don't have some kind of experience, you wouldn't tackle it anyway....so you wouldn't need it all typed out.

09-02-2008, 08:03 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: one more time: 2x4 to 4x4 There are threads here about changing over with your frame. How to's and what all you will need. I never thought it would be that bad if you can cut and weld.



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