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1982 C/K 6.0L Caitlyn Mall Crawler (Interior time)
- Thread starter Babaganoosh
- Start date
Oh no you didn't 
Nice work. Getting closer to the good stuff
Nice work. Getting closer to the good stuff
Oh yes I did. 
I know, I'm going to get some quotes from a mobile welder for welding up the swiss cheese.
I know, I'm going to get some quotes from a mobile welder for welding up the swiss cheese.
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
I wish my junk was rust free like that.
I'm so jeaulous of you desert guys.
I'm so jeaulous of you desert guys.
A buddy of mine from Georgia asked me if I started painting the frame already, I said no it's just that clean.
drew4x4
1/2 ton status
very important safety note..........
make sure you wear gloves when you ride your transmission like a bomb
make sure you wear gloves when you ride your transmission like a bomb
Almost...
A guy my brother works with is a welder, so I'm going to see about welding up my frame. Does anyone know if the ORD weld in repair kit for the steering box work on a 2wd frame?
A guy my brother works with is a welder, so I'm going to see about welding up my frame. Does anyone know if the ORD weld in repair kit for the steering box work on a 2wd frame?
Don't see why not. The steering boxes are interchangeable -- 2WD boxes are often used for 4WD crossover -- so the bolt pattern / shape should be identical.
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Didn't think about that, I venture to say you are correct.
read my build thread early section . http://coloradok5.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3107014&postcount=39
yes 4wd will fit 2wd section. tiny trimming on main side plate needed. and i have to clearence the 1 front section so my bumper brace will line up with the 1/2 covered hole .
yes 4wd will fit 2wd section. tiny trimming on main side plate needed. and i have to clearence the 1 front section so my bumper brace will line up with the 1/2 covered hole .
Thanks for the post, sounds like it shouldn't be to hard to make fit.
Looking at the frame today trying to accomplish something I came up with a idea.
What If I reused the IFS engine cross member and cut the ears off the over hang the frame rails. This would add a lot more strength I would assume but the problem comes with contact of the front diff. What do you guys think?
What If I reused the IFS engine cross member and cut the ears off the over hang the frame rails. This would add a lot more strength I would assume but the problem comes with contact of the front diff. What do you guys think?
drew4x4
1/2 ton status
the diff can always be pushed towards the earth!!
That is true, but I'm hoping at first I can get away with stock 4wd steering.
Crossmember is way too big in my opinion....
It is big yes but I think it would add strength for sure and we all know these frames are limited.
drew4x4
1/2 ton status
i'd leave it man. you are plannin on liftin it, right? once you lift it the diff should have plenty of room, which means its more important if it clears your engine oil pan?
What do you mean by leave it? It is getting 4 inches of lift and the lq4 would clear both the ifs and the factory 4wd cross member.
I'm seriously thinking about trying to find a 4wd frame now.
