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made2drag

07-15-2015 11:51 AM

88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

I'm looking for pics to possibly convert mine. Ive done some searches and I have seen frame swaps but nothing showing a suspension swap. If anyone has a link I'd appreciate it. Before you say just find a 81-82 2wd....I've tried finding one of those too. None in my area.

lolife99

07-15-2015 12:03 PM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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Check out Struggle_55 on Instagram.
He just did his conversion.

made2drag

07-17-2015 03:49 PM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

thanks

68Timber

07-17-2015 05:34 PM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

You're missing the green truck aren't you? Don't blame you, that thing was sweet.

BaggedRanger

07-27-2015 01:48 AM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

Only pics I have.. In the process of bagging my 74 the frame was screwed so we replaced the factory 2wd frame with one from a 4wd.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8caapuey.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspdirzppx.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdebd685c.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb41d669c.jpg

Guam671

11-23-2018 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BaggedRanger (Post 7254952)

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Guam671

11-23-2018 10:59 AM

I have an 85 Blazer converting to a 2wd and I was wondering if there’s a
Crossmember for an LS motor available ?
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BaggedRanger

11-25-2018 01:37 AM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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Originally Posted by Guam671 (Post 8390461)

I have an 85 Blazer converting to a 2wd and I was wondering if there’s a
Crossmember for an LS motor available ?
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I know GSI has a cross member that has mounts for a LS motor.. I think Porterbilt also has mounts I am not 100% sure though.

Guam671

11-25-2018 02:27 AM

What cross member sections are you using on your build ?
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BaggedRanger

11-26-2018 05:08 AM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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Originally Posted by Guam671 (Post 8391831)

What cross member sections are you using on your build ?
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Mine is an older SuicideDoors cross member. They no longer make them.

Actually the early Porterbilt cross members were built by SuicideDoors and sold through Porterbilt from what I was told. However Porterbilt has gone through over the years and updated their cross members and are building their own now.

I know that when I called SuicideDoors because I needed to know what hears to use they said to use whatever was recommended on Porterbilts website.

jus1975

04-27-2021 11:29 AM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

anyone tried to build their own cross member. doesnt appear to difficult

lolife99

04-27-2021 12:36 PM

Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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Originally Posted by BaggedRanger (Post 8392600)

Actually the early Porterbilt cross members were built by SuicideDoors and sold through Porterbilt from what I was told. However Porterbilt has gone through over the years and updated their cross members and are building their own now.

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I know this is an old thread,... but that statement is absolutely false.
Nate Porter designed and built the original DROPMEMBER.
He’s still in business making quality C10 parts and chassis’.
All the rest on the market are different versions of his ORIGINAL IDEA.
Porterbuilt changed the bagged c10 game.
Let’s give him the credit for that.

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