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Dunenutt · 03-22-2011, 09:52 AM

I bought an 85 blazer for $500, and took it apart. Most of the parts "almost" bolt right in. I used everything but the 2 frame rails, and 1 crossmember. You will HATE rivets when you are done! Just bolt it back together with a bunch of 7/16" grade 8 bolts. The biggest PITA is smashing the 2wd E-brake cable pockets, where the front shackles mount.

Do a search for "Legacy build", that is my build (just a longbed, not a longhorn). Any questions, just ask, I'll try to answer, possibly with pictures.

03-22-2011, 09:52 AM	#5
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: 1971-1972 2wd to 4wd Conversion I bought an 85 blazer for $500, and took it apart. Most of the parts "almost" bolt right in. I used everything but the 2 frame rails, and 1 crossmember. You will HATE rivets when you are done! Just bolt it back together with a bunch of 7/16" grade 8 bolts. The biggest PITA is smashing the 2wd E-brake cable pockets, where the front shackles mount. Do a search for "Legacy build", that is my build (just a longbed, not a longhorn). Any questions, just ask, I'll try to answer, possibly with pictures. Last edited by Dunenutt; 03-22-2011 at 09:53 AM.