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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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4x4 frame vs 4x2 frame.. difference?

ok, i know there IS a difference between a 4x4 frame and a 4x2 frame, but im not sure what exactly it is... is it the way its shaped? possibly narrower/wider, higher/lower? or is it just the crossmember?

im thinking all that it could be is the crossmember, but i havent looked under a 4 wheel drive version... does anyone have pictures for comparison? or possible draw it up?

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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i thnk your right on the crossmember idea. given that you can get either engine/powertrain in 2 or 4x i'd vote that their the same except for a spot to put the transfer case, maybe a bit more in the front end...but i'm not a tech.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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It's hard to see, but there is just an extra cross member at the front of the 4x4 frame. HTH
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Those frames look very similiar to me. With the exception of the front crossmember. Also something looks different just behind that front crossmember.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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almost looks like 2 extra x members, and a support further down...
 
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