WTB 69-72 4x4 SWB Frame
Looking for a decent SWB 4x4 frame....
bare frame preferred but will consider a roller. Preferably in the TN, KY, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, FL region... |
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I’m curious why not 67-68 as well or are you wanting a blazer/jimmy frame not truck.
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Basically just looking for the easiest and quickest way to build a SWB 4x4 without a great deal of fab work. I can do it, but just don’t really want to. If I can’t find a good frame, I will just have to modify my 2wd frame. This project is a ways out yet but i’m looking for stuff i will need |
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It will be next year before i start the project…If I don’t find one, i’ll just use the parts off the Blazer frame and 4 link the rear..a trailing arm set up with coilovers might work as well |
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You won't want a 68 frame either if you're not interested in modifying the frame. Currently I'm working on a 68 K10 and have to modify the frame for power steering by means of CaptainFABs bracket. Just thought you might like to know!
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I had thought the PS gear mounting surface changed for the '68 MY....did it have the hydraulic ram assembly like the '67 did ? |
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67 4x4 frame also has one year only 3" rear springs.
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I've had a few 72 swb 4x4s and each of them had a reinforcement bracket on the inside of the frame for the steering box. They also had a bracket on the driver's side front spring hanger, and an L-bracket on the frame behind the spring to retain the spring in place if the spring should brake. Another difference is the 72s have different / taller rear forward spring brackets. Some of these changes may have started in 71.
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A lot of good information...
Looking at the production numbers reveals that there just weren't a great deal of 4WD SWB models produced. Model years '71 & '72 saw the highest production numbers and, by observation, they populate the list for availability. The search continues....... |
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Would you be interested in a cut down lwb frame? Not mine, but I know where one could be bought.
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Why can’t you just use a 2wd short bed frame
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71-72 4x4 frames also have an extra reinforcement bracket on the rear spring hangers that are riveted to the underside of the frame rails. 69-70 spring hangers only riveted to the side of the rails. i used 72 blazer rear hangers on my 69 suburban for the extra support. i also installed the steering box inner support bracket from the blazer.
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