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FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-13-2003, 12:23 PM

When I changed mine over I unbolted the whole 3/4 ton cross member and swaped it with the 1/2 to bolted right in. As for the rear just unbolt the axle and swap it out with the 1/2 ton . The only problem I had was different rear brake line set-up ,which I have not resolved yet. Did I miss anything.

07-13-2003, 12:23 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	When I changed mine over I unbolted the whole 3/4 ton cross member and swaped it with the 1/2 to bolted right in. As for the rear just unbolt the axle and swap it out with the 1/2 ton . The only problem I had was different rear brake line set-up ,which I have not resolved yet. Did I miss anything. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..