72 burban question
 

IGood morning all, Hope your all happy and healthy.
So I just got a 72 suburban and the front end was hit.
First question do you think I am able to straighten frame and if so what do you think for cost. It came with another 2wd frame. My other question is can a 2wd frame be turned into 4wd? I have a 70 4x4 blazer that i stripped all 4wd to convert to bagged 2wd. Thanks all Ive been reading thru the threads and believe its been done but wanred to know difference in frames?

Re: 72 burban question
 

No idea on frame straightening. If it was me I would use the good one. I have also read that the holes are all there to swap to 4wd, but I have never had a 2wd so I’ve never seen for myself. 2wd and 4wd pickups have the exact same wheelbase but the frames are slightly different, I believe in the back and maybe body mounts. I think people have made that swap as well. Like most things, it’s just a matter of doing it. Anything is possible with enough effort and money. Good luck.

Re: 72 burban question
 

Thanks man appreciate the reply. I think i will use the front couple feet off of a donor truck frame and just cut and weld. Should be ok from what ive seen out there.. ��

Re: 72 burban question
 

You could convert a 2wd frame to a 4x4 but it will take some doing to make the rear look correct. The frames are different from the coil spring trailing arm rear suspension compared to the leaf spring trucks. All 4x4's had leaf springs in the back. You could dut the rear section of the frame and graft it in on your 2wd frame but it will be a lot of work. The front since is already bent, you could cut and graft on the 4x4 blazer frame section as well. You might look for a 4x4 frame first to save a lot of time IMO.