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Re: 72 2wd to 4wd frame conversion
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Originally Posted by argonaut
Maybe I'm missing something but one of the trucks is already a 4x4. And what you want in the end is a 4x4.... so why re-invent the wheel? Put the best body on the 4x4 frame and it will be much easier and cleaner than hacking the 4x4 parts onto the 4x2 frame. Plus I always thought that the 4x4 frames had taller c-channel sections in the middle part of the frame to make them stiffer.
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There isn't any hacking to this job. And if you use a camper spec'd chassis, those frames are heavier than the 4wd 3/4 ton frames. If I had a good 4x4 frame and a good body I would transpose the body on the frame. But if I can't find a good frame I'm not going to spend a ton when I can make mine 4x4 just as easy. It's totally up to you and how much work you want to do or how much moolaa you want to dish out. 
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