3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robertw · 07-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Ok i have a crew cab iam wanting to put 1/2 running gear under what all do i have to change and how much do i need to cut out of the fram i seen the red one that they used i short wheel base back half of the frame but i want to cut mine thanks for any info

cheepin · 07-17-2010, 01:35 PM

What?

Robertw · 07-17-2010, 01:40 PM

Ok i want to change my 3/4 ton crew cab to 1/2 ton

63chevyll · 07-17-2010, 01:47 PM

im guessing 2wd??

front, control arms maybe if the 3/4 has the big ball joints

rear,

If 2wd, take some leafs out and put a 10 or 12 bolt in it

Redcap · 07-17-2010, 01:57 PM

Not exactly sure why you would do that...

Chionos GMs · 07-17-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redcap

Not exactly sure why you would do that...

Some people do it because there are more choices for rims for a 5 lug than the 8 lug.

Chionos GMs · 07-17-2010, 11:04 PM

Also I have read pleanty of guys doing this under the project pages. I remember some explaininig how to do it

cheepin · 07-17-2010, 11:28 PM

Why?

Robertw · 07-20-2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheepin

Why?

why do you ask why huh

Chionos GMs · 07-17-2010, 11:31 PM

Why what??

Chionos GMs · 07-17-2010, 11:41 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...%2F4+1%2F2+ton
He did 3/4 to 1/2

63chevyll · 07-19-2010, 11:43 PM

cuz this is hard to get with a 8 lug

http://image.customclassictrucks.com...y_crew_cab.jpg

shloopter · 07-19-2010, 11:50 PM

I'm guessing he wants to convert it because 1/2 ton crews are cool as heck. There are a few around my area and they are pretty sharp.

squarecrewcab · 07-20-2010, 01:58 AM

i have yet been able to see a 1/2 ton crewcab in my area, except mine lol plus short bed, all i did was i swapped kmembers and did the same as the guy with the red truck for rearend, put 1/2 ton backhalf... but i did that b/c i shortened it otherwise i would've moved hangers

07-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#1
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Ok i have a crew cab iam wanting to put 1/2 running gear under what all do i have to change and how much do i need to cut out of the fram i seen the red one that they used i short wheel base back half of the frame but i want to cut mine thanks for any info

07-17-2010, 01:35 PM	#2
cheepin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parachute, CO Posts: 183	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? What? __________________ 1984 1ton 4x4 crew cab dually 6.2 diesel,465,205,D60,D70,1987 3/4ton 4x4 suburban 5.7 FI350,TH400,208,1985 CJ-7 FI406,465,205,D60,FF14, 1970 Jeepster 350,465,205,D44,FF14,

07-17-2010, 01:40 PM	#3
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Ok i want to change my 3/4 ton crew cab to 1/2 ton

07-17-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? im guessing 2wd?? front, control arms maybe if the 3/4 has the big ball joints rear, If 2wd, take some leafs out and put a 10 or 12 bolt in it

07-17-2010, 01:57 PM	#5
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Not exactly sure why you would do that...

07-17-2010, 11:04 PM	#7
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Also I have read pleanty of guys doing this under the project pages. I remember some explaininig how to do it __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-17-2010, 11:28 PM	#8
cheepin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parachute, CO Posts: 183	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Why? __________________ 1984 1ton 4x4 crew cab dually 6.2 diesel,465,205,D60,D70,1987 3/4ton 4x4 suburban 5.7 FI350,TH400,208,1985 CJ-7 FI406,465,205,D60,FF14, 1970 Jeepster 350,465,205,D44,FF14,

07-17-2010, 11:31 PM	#10
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? Why what?? __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-17-2010, 11:41 PM	#11
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...%2F4+1%2F2+ton He did 3/4 to 1/2 __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

07-19-2010, 11:43 PM	#12
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? cuz this is hard to get with a 8 lug http://image.customclassictrucks.com...y_crew_cab.jpg

07-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#13
shloopter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clovis, California Posts: 62	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? I'm guessing he wants to convert it because 1/2 ton crews are cool as heck. There are a few around my area and they are pretty sharp. __________________ California Shloopter '87 fleetside shortbed, 5-7 drop, stock engine '66 VW Beetle, on the ground '57 VW Manx copy, work in progress

07-20-2010, 01:58 AM	#14
squarecrewcab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Diboll, Texas Posts: 42	Re: 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton ??? i have yet been able to see a 1/2 ton crewcab in my area, except mine lol plus short bed, all i did was i swapped kmembers and did the same as the guy with the red truck for rearend, put 1/2 ton backhalf... but i did that b/c i shortened it otherwise i would've moved hangers



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