Convert a 2wd frame to 4wd

thatK30guy · Dec 20, 2010

Anyone done this to any '67 to '72 frame?

Looking at Kerts stuff and it looks pretty simple but what about all the crossmembers in the front half of the ladder frame assembly?

2toneZ · Dec 25, 2010

I 4x4ed my 78 2wd long bed truck a couple years ago. I used a Sky Manufacturing cross member to mount the leaf springs in the front. The factory cross member that mounts the ifs and ties into the engine mounts is bolted to the frame. After I mounted the axle and springs I went to the Pull n Save with a hammer and chisel and knocked the rivets out of a 4x4 truck and took the stock 4x4 cross member. I then bolted the 4x4 cross member into my truck. I'm pretty sure the frames are very similar between a 72 and a 78. Another option is to use one of the aftermarket "High clearance" cross member.

I guess I could go out and get some pictures of what I did if you want to see it. I can get pictures of my 72 2wd Suburban and the 78 SAS truck if you need comparison pictures.

63chevyll · Dec 25, 2010

thatK30guy said:
Anyone done this to any '67 to '72 frame?

Looking at Kerts stuff and it looks pretty simple but what about all the crossmembers in the front half of the ladder frame assembly?

What is Kerts stuff. Us newbies don't know who everyone is.

thatK30guy · Dec 25, 2010

63chevyll said:
What is Kerts stuff. Us newbies don't know who everyone is.

Convert a 2wd frame to 4wd

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