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overloaded · 09-27-2011, 06:41 PM

The frame wouldn't be the weak point, but the goal would be one 3/4 to 1 ton suspension, with corresponding 16" tires (like a 235-85-16 or so) and good brakes - I've been known to buy the oddest stuff on a whim, so the more useful for towing/hauling the better.

There was a conversion on another forum where the owner used the stock 49 frame modified to accept a late 70's corporate 4wd axle up front. Fitting the steering box was the worst issue, as the frame angles, etc are wrong between the two.

09-27-2011, 06:41 PM	#5
overloaded Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 46	Re: '50 one ton panel on modern 4x4 frame? The frame wouldn't be the weak point, but the goal would be one 3/4 to 1 ton suspension, with corresponding 16" tires (like a 235-85-16 or so) and good brakes - I've been known to buy the oddest stuff on a whim, so the more useful for towing/hauling the better. There was a conversion on another forum where the owner used the stock 49 frame modified to accept a late 70's corporate 4wd axle up front. Fitting the steering box was the worst issue, as the frame angles, etc are wrong between the two.