Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

hi my name is jason, i'm new here. i just bought a 1980 1ton 4x4 cab and chassis. after some closer inspecting i found some pretty thin spots on the frame. so i have decided to pull the drivetrain and use it for a different project. i also just picked up a crew cab on a rolling chassis. my hope is to build a crew cab short bed. i want to run 37" rubber with minimal lift. so here's the basic list

dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, 52" front springs, 63" rear springs w/shackle flip, opened up fenderwells, 37-12.50-17 procomp extreme at's, looking at about 2"-3" of lift.

this could take a while as the weather is pretty bad up here in maine this time of year, but i hope to have it drivable by summer

Re: Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

Welcome! Do you have pics of these? I have a 83 K30 dually I'm "restoring", more like "reviving", using the frame from a 84 K30 CD30903 ambulance. Frame probably has more issues than yours. This Pennsylvania salt is a killer! Let us know how your adventure turns out. good Luck.

Re: Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

Where are y'all getting these crew cab frames on the cheap? I've been looking all over for one near me, but can't seem to touch a bare one for less than 500, much less, a roller.

Jason, are you moving the Dana/14 combo over to your new frame, or sticking with what it came with? Are you working outdoors? If so, I feel your pain... I'm doing the same thing at the moment. It sucks when you drop a socket in the snow...

Re: Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

yes i am moving the dana60/14bolt over to the crew cab. and unfortunately i am working outside. my truck won't fit in my garage...i need to build a bigger one. thats a project for another year.

Re: Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

a buddy of mine has a 91 suburban with a fuel injected 350, 4l60, and a sweet interior. i'm going to buy it, and use the engine because it is injected, and i will probably use the transmission as well. the cool thing is that i will be able to have a/c. i can't wait to have this truck done.

Re: Ccsb 1-ton 4x4
 

Welcome and cool to see some one closer on here. Sounds like a cool project.