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Old 04-16-2014, 11:09 AM   #5
Jonboy
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Re: question about wheelbase ? swapping cabs/beds

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Originally Posted by J Knight View Post
If you put the cc on the rclb frame you will have to stretch the frame under the cab then shorten the rear of the frame to fit a short bed. It would be much less work to shorten the dually frame to fit a short bed and swap in the 1/2 ton suspension.
Sort of. It would be easier to cut the rear of both frames, and use the rear of the frame of the 1/2 ton with the suspension to do the swap you want (since you have it available). You will need to make a plate at the bottom of the frame to match the rail highths, but if you are cutting and welding a frame it should not be too much more of an issue. I shortened the frame on my 3/4 ton and then swapped in 1/2 ton suspension; I wish I had just cut up my donor frame at the same time.
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