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4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/10/2008 8:40:33 AM

dubb_05

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I was wondering if a frame from any s10''s or a 4dr would be the same.. I have a 2dr 4x4 blazer and want to swap frames to a 2x4 frame. Can I use a s10 frame or a 4dr frame? Or does it have to be a 2dr 2x4 frame?

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RE: 4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/10/2008 8:49:25 AM

swartlkk

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You would definitely have to use a 2dr frame and it has to be from a non-ZR2 (yes they were offered in 2wd as well in the later years

).

That is a whole lot of cost just to switch your truck from 4wd to 2wd...

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RE: 4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/10/2008 10:55:15 AM

packofqtips

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you could take a 2wd pickup frame and use the front clip and have that grafted onto your blazer frame otherwise you will need a 2wd blazer frame

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RE: 4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/10/2008 5:09:30 PM

95_4door

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What about just taking the 4wd components out and swapping in a 2wd trans and driveshaft?
It would be cheaper and easier in the long run.

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1995 Chevy Blazer
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31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims (18" going back on soon)
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RE: 4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/10/2008 7:17:58 PM

packofqtips

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the suspensions are very different and if you remove the front half shafts the hubs come apart

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RE: 4x4 Frame Swap to 2X4 - 10/11/2008 3:16:59 PM

95_4door

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If you leave the outboard stub, you will be fine

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1995 Chevy Blazer
4WD 4 Door (soon to be 2wd)
Lifted Via Torsion Keys And Shackles (soon to be lowered)
31 x 10.5 Tires on Monte Carlo Rims (18" going back on soon)
v8 Swap

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