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Offline 2tone4by

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cab swap question
« on: May 13, 2014, 08:55:22 pm »
will a 2 wheel drive cab work on a 4 wheel drive truck. any mods have to be done?

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Re: cab swap question
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2014, 08:57:17 pm »
Yes it will work.  You will need to either cut the bolt in tunnel out (or the high tunnel out if it isn't bolt in) or put a body lift on to clear the drivetrain.

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Re: cab swap question
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2014, 04:23:22 pm »
Capt won't the bolt in tunnel out of a 4wd work for his application ?

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Re: cab swap question
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2014, 01:40:58 pm »
Yes, but you still have to cut it so the bolt in will work..

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Re: cab swap question
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2014, 10:10:40 pm »
All 4x4 cabs, and some C30 cabs I have seen also have a raised center section aft of the bolt in hump that has to be welded in to a standard 4x2 cab to clear the transfer case....... Not an issue if you use a body lift.
2002 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 8.1/ZF6sp RC/LB
2001 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 6.0/4L85E EC/SB
1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4
1994 Chevy K-2500 4x4 C6P 5.7/4L80E
1979 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10
1977 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10 454

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