72 2wd burb onto late model 4wd chassis
 

i have a super clean 72 gmc 1/2 ton 2wd suburban, and am looking at buying an 04 chevy 1/2 ton 4wd pickup--rollover as a donor for a full frame and running gear swap. has anyone here done this swap? i can very well handle the job, i was just wondering if anyone can give me heads up.
oh, and also i could use either a full core support, or just the pass half due to battery acid corrosion. anybody know where i can get one?

Re: 72 2wd burb onto late model 4wd chassis
 

just use the chassis bits and graft in the parts of the frame you need. stock frame fits that body, whereas the late model frame would require a lot of work. also, it would be cool if you could keep the trailing arm rear suspension and swap in the modern axle. be very interesting to see a modern 4x4 with independent front and trailing arm rear suspension....much prettier setup than leaf springs. bet you could adapt the modern sway bars too!

Re: 72 2wd burb onto late model 4wd chassis
 

ive looked at doing this, also because i really would like to retain the stock trailing arm setup. however, the issues with the front drive and suspension assembly have far too many drawbacks i think. unless someone has done it that way and can give me some pointers, i am thinking a full frame swap will woork better. shortening the frame and changing body mounts looks to me like the lesser of two evils. this is something i am experienced with. not to mention leaving the electronics and fuel system alone. (kinda) i probably wont use stock bumpers, so mounting them wont be an issue. can anyone recommend someone to reprogram an ecm, or someone to help with that? what might i run into as far as electronics?