change IFS to solid axle?

[jsaffle]

looking to change my 84 gmc 2wd lwb front suspension over to a solid front axle with leaf springs....for two reasons...right now i would like to get it off the ground around 4 inches or so..and second...eventually will add a transfer case and make it 4wd...any suggestions on how to go about...custom make hangers for leaf springs..or can I cut and weld ones from a C20?...any ideas? thanks

[bake74]

     First off welcome to the site.  You can unbolt and drill out all the rivets of your front suspension parts and use grade 8 bolts to bolt in the parts needed off a k-10.
     But more than likely you will need to find a donor vehicle for all the parts, and if you have a donor vehicle you might as well swap frames and just use the 4x4 frame and put your truck stuff on it.

[jsaffle]

Thats what i meant k for 4x4...anyways if i go the route of a frame swap, my only cut/fab would be for the larger tranny/transfer care hump correct? Pretty sure the humps are a significant difference?...thanks

[bake74]

     Correct, the transmission hump are taller on 4x4's.

[Irish_Alley]

you can beat your hump to fit the transfer case or swap humps or 3" body lift

[Captkaos]

buy this kit and put the rear springs from a donor on the front:
http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=120



I cut all the brackets off my Blazer when converting it to 4x2, I am selling them also if you want them.