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Old 07-05-2007, 10:22 PM   #1
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Question chassis swap

Does anyone know if I can swap out the chassis from a 68 to a79? what I have is a 68 with a bent frame and I would like to put it on a 79 4X4 chassis. Can it be done? How much trouble? Thanks
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Old 07-05-2007, 10:38 PM   #2
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Re: chassis swap

it can be done, i belive all you would have to if anything is to move the body mounts
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Old 07-05-2007, 11:40 PM   #3
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Re: chassis swap

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it can be done, i belive all you would have to if anything is to move the body mounts
Nox exactly true.PM Mudder,he did this swap and has a awesome 67 shortbed using a 73-87 frame.Body mounts will need swapped,the frame shortened,or have a gap between the cab and bed,your choice and most likely a body lift.
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Old 07-05-2007, 11:36 PM   #4
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Re: chassis swap

if you want you can practice on some of my junk. i'm sure if your at all handy it would be no problem but definitly not a bolt on deal
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Old 07-06-2007, 01:46 AM   #5
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Re: chassis swap

I was told the frame rails where to wide on the 1967--72 from the 1973--87 the 73-87 has a wider frame thats why the bumper and core suppot wont work unless you have a good amouth or welding time on your hands there are pleanty of 1968--72 frames laying around
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