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Old 07-15-2015, 11:51 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 07-15-2015, 12:03 PM   #2
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Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

Check out Struggle_55 on Instagram.
He just did his conversion.
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Old 07-17-2015, 03:49 PM   #3
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Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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Old 07-17-2015, 05:34 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 07-27-2015, 01:48 AM   #5
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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.







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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.







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Old 11-23-2018, 10:59 AM   #7
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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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Old 11-25-2018, 01:37 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 11-25-2018, 02:27 AM   #9
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What cross member sections are you using on your build ?
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Old 11-26-2018, 05:08 AM   #10
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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.
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Old 04-27-2021, 11:29 AM   #11
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Re: 88 k5 4wd to 2wd conversion pics???

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