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Longhorn Man · 03-22-2011, 10:26 AM

shorten the wheelbase by 4 inches, and create a custom body lift. Your old truck has a flat frame and the 79 has anything but flat. You'll need thicker ones in some areas and thinner ones alsewhere.

03-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 72 Body on 79 frame and running gear? shorten the wheelbase by 4 inches, and create a custom body lift. Your old truck has a flat frame and the 79 has anything but flat. You'll need thicker ones in some areas and thinner ones alsewhere.