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1969k10stepside · 05-16-2007, 10:42 PM

Ok,so I'm working on a deal for a blazer tub and the frame comes with it...The bad part is that the frame is toast.There is another frame that could be used but I was also considering just shortening a 2wd truck frame.
So... y'all think I would be better off trying to convert the 4wd blazer frame to 2wd,add a rear coil suspension and bolt in a 2wd front suspension or....Take a 2wd truck frame,shorten it,add the blazer body mounts and then the chassis portion is complete enough that the tub can go on?
Now....I have the tools to make it happen either way but which do you think would be better/easier?

71swb4x4 · 05-16-2007, 10:44 PM

I would think converting the 4wd would be easier.
That said, I would love to see you shorten the 2wd pickup frame and add the Blazer mounts. That would make a great FAQ thread.

**BOSS** · 05-16-2007, 10:45 PM

What frames do you have?if you just have one then go that route

1969k10stepside · 05-16-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS

What frames do you have?if you just have one then go that route

Neither yet.There is the one under it that is toast,and then I have the option of getting another 4wd Blazer frame to use.Why oh why did I get rid of my extra 2wd truck frame...

So,if I was going to use a truck frame,I would have to get one from a local junkyard. So,no matter what I have to buy one..Its just a matter of cutting,shortening,welding it,etc or converting the blazer frame,drilling holes,bolting in crossmembers,etc

1969k10stepside · 05-17-2007, 10:15 PM

Well,tomorrow I'm going to the junkyard to price a frame to use.Not just going to get the frame though,the whole chassis.Also going to look at a '67 front clip to possibly use..

oilyrag80 · 05-17-2007, 11:25 PM

Convert the 4x frame its much eaiser me and 2 friends completed a 4x4 to 2 wheel drive conversion in 1 saturday

Frizzle Fry · 05-18-2007, 03:49 PM

Shortening a frame and adding mounts is not hard either. I'd probably go that route.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-18-2007, 04:36 PM

Sell my 4wd for me then you can have my bagged 2wd frame pretty cheap

milehightoyz · 05-19-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Shortening a frame and adding mounts is not hard either. I'd probably go that route.

i agree, if you can get ahold of one that someone has already torn the body off of better yet.

65-72 chevytoys · 05-19-2007, 01:29 PM

Which is easier I would have to say the 4x4 blazer frame conversion is easier. But if you have the skills, tools, time, truck frame, then I say go for it.

THis might help also.

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html

onetonk5 · 05-19-2007, 09:02 PM

If your looking to go low the I would suggest converting the 4x frame...with the area where the front crossmember goes in for 2wd being 1" higher on the 4x frame its like a 1" z without cutting anything.

05-16-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Ok,so I'm working on a deal for a blazer tub and the frame comes with it...The bad part is that the frame is toast.There is another frame that could be used but I was also considering just shortening a 2wd truck frame. So... y'all think I would be better off trying to convert the 4wd blazer frame to 2wd,add a rear coil suspension and bolt in a 2wd front suspension or....Take a 2wd truck frame,shorten it,add the blazer body mounts and then the chassis portion is complete enough that the tub can go on? Now....I have the tools to make it happen either way but which do you think would be better/easier? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-16-2007 at 10:46 PM.

05-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? I would think converting the 4wd would be easier. That said, I would love to see you shorten the 2wd pickup frame and add the Blazer mounts. That would make a great FAQ thread. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-16-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? What frames do you have?if you just have one then go that route __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-17-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Well,tomorrow I'm going to the junkyard to price a frame to use.Not just going to get the frame though,the whole chassis.Also going to look at a '67 front clip to possibly use..

05-17-2007, 11:25 PM	#6
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Convert the 4x frame its much eaiser me and 2 friends completed a 4x4 to 2 wheel drive conversion in 1 saturday

05-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Shortening a frame and adding mounts is not hard either. I'd probably go that route.

05-18-2007, 04:36 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Sell my 4wd for me then you can have my bagged 2wd frame pretty cheap __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-19-2007, 01:29 PM	#10
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? Which is easier I would have to say the 4x4 blazer frame conversion is easier. But if you have the skills, tools, time, truck frame, then I say go for it. THis might help also. http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

05-19-2007, 09:02 PM	#11
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Shorten truck frame or convert blazer frame to 2wd? If your looking to go low the I would suggest converting the 4x frame...with the area where the front crossmember goes in for 2wd being 1" higher on the 4x frame its like a 1" z without cutting anything. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.



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