Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd.

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Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 6/27/2008 5:22:16 PM    95_4door Posts: 262 Joined: 9/16/2007 Status: offline 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. _____________________________ Bill 1995 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4 Door Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles 31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims v8 Swap Post #: 1

RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 6/27/2008 5:32:34 PM    mikeinwi   Posts: 56 Joined: 4/26/2008 Status: offline 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 _____________________________ 2002 2wd 4dr Blazer KandN cold air intake Dual cat back exhaust with glasspacks angel eye projection headlights and clear turn marker lights 3.42 gears positraction rear end with limited slip axel (in reply to 95_4door) Post #: 2

RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 6/27/2008 6:05:58 PM    swartlkk Posts: 13682 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline 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... _____________________________ Kyle- 2004 Rainier 1970 Chevelle - Resto 1974 K5 Blazer - Resto (in reply to mikeinwi) Post #: 3

RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 6/27/2008 7:38:34 PM    bad350v8s10tahoe Posts: 199 Joined: 3/16/2008 Status: offline 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! _____________________________ GOT MUD? (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 4

RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 7/1/2008 10:28:17 PM    95_4door Posts: 262 Joined: 9/16/2007 Status: offline 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. _____________________________ Bill 1995 Chevy Blazer 4WD 4 Door Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles 31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims v8 Swap (in reply to bad350v8s10tahoe) Post #: 5

RE: Thinking of converting from 4wd to 2wd. - 7/2/2008 5:34:45 PM    Millertime21 Posts: 251 Joined: 1/23/2007 Status: offline SFA would give you more room _____________________________ 1996 Blazer LT 4x4 2" PA Body lift 1.5" shackles/ 1.5" T-bar''s cranked 32" Sport King A/T Brute Force CAI 2.5" stainless steel magnaflow cat back Taurus e-fan Ford 8.8" rear end (4.10) Wait4me Tune http://bowa.forummotion.com/index.htm (in reply to 95_4door) Post #: 6

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