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Pyrotechnic · 07-13-2007, 08:45 AM

First off you will have to lengthen the wheelbase of the frame since an extended cab short bed has a longer wheelbase than a regular cab longbed.

Honestly I think it would just be easier to get a 88-98 Z71 and do a solid front axle conversion if you must have it. It would be a whole lot less work. Plenty of people have done it too.

Get a new truck for your daily driver and keep your old one intact to restore.

07-13-2007, 08:45 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 79' TO 92' Body Swap First off you will have to lengthen the wheelbase of the frame since an extended cab short bed has a longer wheelbase than a regular cab longbed. Honestly I think it would just be easier to get a 88-98 Z71 and do a solid front axle conversion if you must have it. It would be a whole lot less work. Plenty of people have done it too. Get a new truck for your daily driver and keep your old one intact to restore. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 07-13-2007 at 08:45 AM.