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Old 07-29-2008, 10:16 PM   #1
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how dificult

ok guys, i have a 80's something 4x4 s10, no title. i would liek to make this truck a drag truck only toy and i have just the engine. its a sbc 400 with a th350 behind it.

now my question is, how dificult would it be to turn this 4x4 s10 into a 2wd style drag truck?

worth it? after all, the truck was given to me and the engine and tranny are just sitting in my garage.

thanks guys for your input. i hope this turns out do-able.
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Old 07-29-2008, 10:26 PM   #2
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Re: how dificult

That all depends, I wouldn't bet on the diffs to handle much more than stock power. The swap isn't much harder than doing it to a 2wd. they make a special oil pan you would need to in order to fit over the front diff. everything else should be the same as for difficulty.
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Old 07-29-2008, 10:32 PM   #3
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well wouldn't the front diff and all that come out?

and this is going to be a drag truck....the rear dif will end up being a shortned 9" more then likly.
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Old 07-30-2008, 12:03 PM   #4
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Re: how dificult

8.8 rear out of a leaf rear explorer is a direct bolt in. thtas the rear most swap in as they are real stout.
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:14 PM   #5
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well wouldn't the front diff and all that come out?

and this is going to be a drag truck....the rear dif will end up being a shortned 9" more then likly.
Oh since that's the case, And since I didn't read clearly your first post. I would suggest comparing the frame's between a 2wd and 4wd. I think they are different. I remember awhile back I had a 4wd parts S10. And I had looked at doing just the opposite to a 2wd I had. It was going to be more work than I wanted to get into.
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Old 08-16-2008, 09:55 PM   #6
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Yes, front frame sections are different. There was a guy in my town that did one years ago. He cut off the front end and welded a 2wd frame stub back in place. He said it was the best option.
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