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woodwright · 01-26-2011, 03:41 AM

I'm in the process of putting together a 70 K10 with a 6.5T diesel, 5 speed, and a divorced 205. I'm also doing 52" springs in the front and a shackle flip in the rear. The problem, is the more I tear into this truck, the more damage I find. The frame has got a few kinks in it, and the PO cut off the front frame horns and welded on this god awful abomination of a bumper. I have another frame thats in good shape, but its a 2wd with rear coils. I've been reading, and searching the board for 2 days now, and I think what i'm finding is that the frames are pretty much the same, you just need the brackets, crossmembers, and spring hangars to make it a 4wd. Is that right? I'm not asking for opinions on my choice in motors,or suspention modifications, just if the frame rails are close enough. sorry to be so curt, but anytime I mention 6.5T it starts an argument.

Bishops Trucks · 01-26-2011, 05:49 AM

Yes, the frames are the same. Everything you mentioned needs to be transferred over.

woodwright · 01-26-2011, 11:06 AM

Very cool. Thank you so much.
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jltait · 01-27-2011, 01:34 PM

Check this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310493
good luck
JLT

1malo68 · 01-28-2011, 05:45 AM

Check this out. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html

duallyjams · 01-28-2011, 08:44 AM

Once you have the frames side by side you will be able to see the difference.

01-26-2011, 03:41 AM	#1
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Another 2wd to 4wd question I'm in the process of putting together a 70 K10 with a 6.5T diesel, 5 speed, and a divorced 205. I'm also doing 52" springs in the front and a shackle flip in the rear. The problem, is the more I tear into this truck, the more damage I find. The frame has got a few kinks in it, and the PO cut off the front frame horns and welded on this god awful abomination of a bumper. I have another frame thats in good shape, but its a 2wd with rear coils. I've been reading, and searching the board for 2 days now, and I think what i'm finding is that the frames are pretty much the same, you just need the brackets, crossmembers, and spring hangars to make it a 4wd. Is that right? I'm not asking for opinions on my choice in motors,or suspention modifications, just if the frame rails are close enough. sorry to be so curt, but anytime I mention 6.5T it starts an argument. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

01-26-2011, 05:49 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Another 2wd to 4wd question Yes, the frames are the same. Everything you mentioned needs to be transferred over. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-26-2011, 11:06 AM	#3
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Another 2wd to 4wd question Very cool. Thank you so much. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

01-27-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
jltait Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eaton Rapids, MI Posts: 97	Re: Another 2wd to 4wd question Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310493 good luck JLT

01-28-2011, 05:45 AM	#5
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Another 2wd to 4wd question Check this out. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy Last edited by 1malo68; 01-28-2011 at 05:46 AM.

01-28-2011, 08:44 AM	#6
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Another 2wd to 4wd question Once you have the frames side by side you will be able to see the difference. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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