Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (Full Version)

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Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd.

  

95_4door -> Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (6/27/2008 5:22:16 PM)

I am having so many problems with my v8 swap and my 4wd. My oil pan still is sitting right on the differential. The front driveshaft is tearing up my oil filter. I was thinking about just converting it to 2wd and calling it good. I already have the 2wd output shaft and tailhousing, I have someone that can make me a new driveshaft. I will have to tear apart the front axles to keep the outboard shaft. Then I might even throw on a set of coilovers and get rid of my torsion bars.
I just don''t know what to do. I like the 4wd, but it is ending up being a hassle.

If anybody has any input, I would love to hear it.

  
mikeinwi -> RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (6/27/2008 5:32:34 PM)

id say if u dont use the 4wd much just get rid of it lol or we could just trade ur 4wd blazer for my 2wd id love to have a 4wd way up here in the northwoods lol im lucky if i dont get stuck in the parking lot during the winter

swartlkk -> RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (6/27/2008 6:05:58 PM)

I''d use an oil filter relocation kit and cut the oil pan up and weld it back together.  I''d hate to lose the functionality...

bad350v8s10tahoe -> RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (6/27/2008 7:38:34 PM)

A buddy of mine does 4wd to 2wd conversions on all his v8 S10 blazers, the 4wd model has a stronger frame making it better for conversions. Go for it! [8D]

95_4door -> RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (7/1/2008 10:28:17 PM)

After thinking about it and weighing the consequences and price, I am going to keep my 4wd. I am pulling the motor right now and will probably start on cutting the oil pan tomorrow. I am also going to replace the leaking rear main seal too. I''ve got an oil filter relocator, but need more hose to use it. I can''t find 1\2 oil hose for under $6 a foot.

Millertime21 -> RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. (7/2/2008 5:34:45 PM)

SFA would give you more room[:D]

  

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