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Bo Duke

01-31-2013 10:37 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

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Originally Posted by MattSt (Post 5858251)

I'm in Omaha and just bought a 1970 GMC Custom Camper and a 1978 one ton SRW 4x4 to take the drivetrain out of for the GMC. I won't be cutting them up for a few months. If you want to get together and do some mockup just let me know.

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manimal

02-14-2013 08:03 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

The thing about using the FSJ wagoneer,cherokee,J-truck axles is that the front axle is spring under.

b.eddy's72

02-22-2013 04:17 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

Ive bought several items from Kert at DIY4X and all have been great. ORD sells some good stuff too but more money and I like the look of the DIY4X items that Ive bought. Just my 2 cents.

I considering a 67 2wd to 4wd conversion and not sure if I want to use the stock hangers or all the stuff I bought from Kert. Only down fall is that I have 56inch front and rear springs which gave my burb about 7 1/2 inches of lift. Not sure I want the 67 that high.

rieckmanntrucking

03-28-2015 01:55 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

how much different are the 4x4 frames from 73-87 to 67-72? width, contour etc . thinking of using 73 or newer frame and running gear under my 67 2wd thanks

RedRoad

03-28-2015 06:20 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

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Originally Posted by jdl71 (Post 5820479)

About 7 or 8 years ago one of the Peterson's mag's (pretty sure it was 4wheel & off road) converted a 4-5-6 truck to 4WD. I'm a chronic hoarder, especially when it comes to car magazines, but for the life of me can't find that issue. If anyone else is a regular reader, I'm pretty sure it was when Frieburger (sp) was at the helm, gonna say around 2002-2003 time frame. I've searched their archives with no success but continue to look. I don't remember how they did it, but I do remember they put leafs and a solid front axle under a 2wd frame.

I remember the build, they left the trailing arm rear suspension and added hangers to the front. I wish they would have shown that thing wheeling, I was interested to see how the rear would flex with the stock stuff.

jdl71

03-28-2015 09:46 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

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Originally Posted by RedRoad (Post 7110001)

That is essentially a 3 link isn't it? I'd still like to find that article. I guess now that Frieburger is on facebook I could ask him. It also seems like it was when the tech articles were still in black and white.

Cuttyman9

12-26-2016 11:22 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

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Cuttyman9

12-26-2016 11:23 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

I would be interested in a 4x4 conversion kit for my 66 2wd c20

I'm in California so local conversion parts are best.

As for the kit you spoke of what would you provide, what would it cost and what parts do I need?

I want to keep the eaton rear and get a different front axle.
I'm unsure what all I would need short of the axle and trans.
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ranger danger

12-30-2016 07:40 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

I'd love a conversion kit for my 69 C20 Suburban. I'm even thinking about selling it to get a 4x4.

loveofjazz

03-12-2017 11:21 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

Looks like I just inherited my father's '62 GMC Suburban with the 305 V6.
I understand the front suspension is a torsion bar set up.
I'm willing to perform some heavy modifications, even if it means hiring someone to do what I can not.

Not 100% sold on the conversion yet, but I'd love to know more so I can make a decision.

Any ideas on this kit? Perhaps maybe some suggestions on parts?

Blue hauler

06-13-2018 10:36 AM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

I know this is an older thread, but has there been any developments in a conversion kit for 63-66 2wd to 4x4?

Thanks

Bo Duke

06-13-2018 11:36 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

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Originally Posted by Blue hauler (Post 8280502)

I know this is an older thread, but has there been any developments in a conversion kit for 63-66 2wd to 4x4?

Thanks

Sorry, but life happened and I never made much progress on this. Best bet is to get a 73-8 donor truck, Blazer, or Suburban and use the spring hangers. Also companies like DIY4X.com have spring hangers and shackle mounts.

66 C10 Old School

12-01-2018 03:04 PM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

This is an older thread but....
I like the idea. I want to convert my 66 C10 to 3/4 4x4. I have an 85 with Dana front and 14 bolt rear 4.11. I don't like the body lift look. Not sure yet how much work it will be to convert my C10 frame to K.

andyh1956

12-30-2018 01:02 AM

Re: Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

The biggest problem with the 4-5-6 trucks is the rear of the frame splays in & out which makes mounting spring hangers on the side a PITA.
I saw a set of S10 rear spring hangers on a 66 truck once, and it wasn't pretty & it was left 2wd.
I have done this but I put the (Custom Fabbed) rear hangers UNDER the frame rails & squared them up w/ short blazer springs.
It sat so high I had to spring under the rear axle.

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