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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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4X4-to-2X4

Anyone ever converted a 4X4 to a 2X4? I am thinking about it...
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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I have a few times. First ya get out the table saw, then the tape measure and set the fence just right. Bam ya got yourself a 2x4 from a 4x4. Its easier to buy one.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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if your truck was a 5sp, I'd come out there and do the labor!

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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you can remove the stock front axle and bolt in a solid axle from a 2wd cab and chassie truck and cut the front springs to lower it a bit. but to go to a ifs, forget it get another truck.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Re: 4X4-to-2X4

Originally posted by hotmopr
Anyone ever converted a 4X4 to a 2X4? I am thinking about it...
Forget it.....you would be WAY ahead of the game to sell your truck and buy a 2 wheeler......

Why do you want to convert?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by Forrest Nearing
if your truck was a 5sp, I'd come out there and do the labor!

Forrest
I want a truck like yours.. But I want to tub it and turn it into a shortbox...
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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WHY WOULD ANYONE WANNA DO THAT?


just buy another truck.. i saw one for sale already hot rodded in the for sale section... its a steal!!

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Your truck has the four link and coils. I think it would cost more than it is worth. Why don't you do a trade with somebody on here? That way two people are real happy at the same time!!!!
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Id trade with ya ill even throw in a new paint job with it.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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I want a 98 SLT 2 wheeler 5 speed standard cab..
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by TxDiesel007
WHY WOULD ANYONE WANNA DO THAT?
Tx
I am a drag racer and dont need 4X. I want a Pro street CTD..
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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You will be much farther ahead finacially and there will be no labour involved to sell your 4x4 and buy a 2x4.....just strip all your goodies off your 4x4 and put them on the 2x4....
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I am more confused at the reason you would want to do that , you ruin resale, and make the truck much less versatile
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Originally posted by kevellis32
I am more confused at the reason you would want to do that , you ruin resale, and make the truck much less versatile
So, Whos the truck for?? ME I'll Have it the way I want it.. Just like when you guys go order a truck may not be the way some people would like it, but its how you wanted it.. right? And you will probably never see another one. If I was wanting a rig for resale I would build a Hemi Cuda...
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