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Old 11-02-2009, 07:08 PM   #7
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Re: 72 2wd to 4wd frame conversion

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Originally Posted by krsowles View Post
Hey guys, thanks for the great input! I believe we're going for the gusto and swapping the 4wd hanger brackets for the front end onto the 2wd frame. And I'm sure we will measure twice and weld once like any careful builder should! Thanks again.
Problem you will run into is that with stock length springs, your rear shackle on the front spring will want to go through right where the park brake cable bump out is on the 2wd frame. If the rear is coils and are wanting leafs, you will need leaf spring hangers off of a 2wd GMC frame,(they allow for the "step out" on the coil frame).
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