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Old 05-21-2014, 07:35 AM   #8
Keith Seymore
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Re: half ton to 1 ton, can it be done?

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Originally Posted by fluffyfreak View Post
I hVe a 86 half town C10 reg cab longbed, im wondering what the differences in thd frames are between the half ton and 1 ton frames are, and will the suspension components fit?
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Finally someone that wants to do big things with a 2wd.I have the same truck and was asking 1 year ago exactly same stuff and essentially how to convert to 4x4 and I was laughed out of the forum.
That's because it is essentially a different model.

The differences are so significant that it would be like converting a log cabin into a plantation home (or a Ford into a Chevy). Anything can be done given enough time, money and/or talent - but that doesn't mean it is recommended.

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