Suburban 3/4 ton 2wd to 4wd Conversion

[54inches]

COOL.

I worked quite a bit on it today.

More welding on the convertible conversion/Blazer top.

I also drilled all the new holes for the passenger B52's.

I also did some fab work around the perimeter of the roof to make the Blazer top fit better.

 

[CK5]

ok guys, let's keep it civil and on topic, good luck with your build.

 

[54inches]

Thanks and thanks!

 

[smalltruckbigcid]

Cool build. I was under the impression that a 2wd frame is a different width than a 4x4 frame.
George

 

[chevyguybc]

it looks the same to me other then the very front crossmember, 2wd has holes, 4x4 is solid

so along with that and motor crossmember customed for crossover, i am good to go

the rear will be shackel flip and 4 inch blocks,.... front will be lifted 52s with drop hanger and shackesl for the front, I had it in my previous camo 77 jimmy

But i think a longbox will be more practical.. I will be installing a rear shock upper crossmember, as well as modifying the cab tunnel for the tcase, sticking with the automatic th350/n205, I got the dapater and tcase for a trade

let me know if that engine crossmember bolts in, I might have to get one, onless you can send measurements and pictures, I will build it then

 

[54inches]

Cool build. I was under the impression that a 2wd frame is a different width than a 4x4 frame.
George

NOPE.

BC, I will let you know.....

 

[chevyguybc]

i was under mine today and even saw the 4 holes for the front - rear shackel mount, just no 2 inch hole in the middle

 

[54inches]

The frames are BASICALLY the same. Everything is NOT a straight over conversion, but the frames have the same dimensions...

 

[chevyguybc]

well thats basically all that matters

im wondering about notching the engine crossmember for the crossover

also i have a 83 jimmy available for my crossmembers

the very front crossmembers has holes in it.. i thought 4wds were solid( where proportioning valve goes)

 

[54inches]

mmmmm I do not know about the difference between crossmembers as far as that goes.....

I know the 4x4 one is more straight up and down, whereas the 2wd lays over towards the front of the frame.....

 

[chevyguybc]

yeha i noticed that

i ran into something, dunno if you mentioned this but the rear shackel hanger is shorted on the 2wd..

good thing i have spare 4wd units, ready for the homebrew flip

 

[54inches]

Wel, like I said in my other post that I have been vacant from the last 6 months, I wanted to post this up for HOWDIY, to give him some reference.

Here you go kid.

I have mocked everything up and it all fits.

I have not had to clearance ANYTHING, but time will tell.

 

[54inches]

Been collecting parts for the Rocks and Differential Engineering Wheel brakes are next.....