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11-19-2009, 09:19 PM
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Jonny
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX
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A couple questions about frames
What are the differences between a 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton frame? I've been told that a 3/4 is the same as a 1/2 by on person and the same as a 1 ton by another. Just trying to get this right.
Also wondering if a suburban tank will fit behind the axle on a short bed?
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11-19-2009, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Binghamton, NY
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Re: A couple questions about frames
1/2 and 3/4 ton frames are the same, 1 ton are by themselves. 1 tons are thicker and aboot 2" taller. If you ever noticed a STOCK 1/2 and 1 ton next to each other, the 1 ton sits higher.
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11-19-2009, 09:36 PM
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Jonny
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: A couple questions about frames
Awesome, now I know I want a 1 ton frame if I rebuild my truck. I really want to put together a ccswb, though.
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1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR |
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11-21-2009, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Freedom Pa.
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Re: A couple questions about frames
Guys,
I have see this question alot on this forum and I agree , but here is something to think about. I own two trucks. 87 1/2 and an 83 3/4 , when I measure the frame thickness on the 83 its between .040 and .050 thicker everywhere. only difference is the 83 has the camper special option and a stick shift. I'm guessing the frame is beefier because of this. Every hole , bracket , and bend are the same on both frames. Any input on this would be appreciated....  Desert |
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11-21-2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: A couple questions about frames
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11-22-2009, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Freedom Pa.
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Re: A couple questions about frames
Here are the measurements , I checked both my trucks at the front radiator support , the trans crossmember area , and the rear frame by the shock mount.
87 1/2 - .165 83 3/4 - .235 same frame lenth, width , and all the same bends and mounting holes? Any body have a clue why there is a difference? As stated before the 3/4 has a "Camper Special" option, and is a Silverado , the 87 is a 1/2 "Custom Deluxe" Desert |
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