1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bandit37388 · 01-03-2008, 10:14 AM

Is there a differance between the 1/2 ton frame and 3/4 ton frame? I know all the suspension is different, but what about the frame its self? I am in need of a 3/4 ton 2wd frame, but as you know that is harder to find than a 1/2frame. So I am hoping I could use the 1/2 frame and put all my 3/4 ton suspension on it.

1969k10stepside · 01-03-2008, 10:18 AM

Frame is the same,there is a little extra bracing though.If it's a 3/4 ton Longhorn,they use a one ton frame though.

classicchev · 01-03-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Frame is the same,there is a little extra bracing though.If it's a 3/4 ton Longhorn,they use a one ton frame though.

Agreed, there are a few more braces, supports, but other than that the frame rails are the same, and can be converted to a 1/2 very simple.

Darren

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2008, 11:01 AM

I agree with everything said
However... look around, I've always found 3/4 ton stuff to be WAY more common and cheaper too.

bandit37388 · 01-03-2008, 01:16 PM

Thank you for the info. My search might be easier now.

**uncle** · 01-03-2008, 01:54 PM

Are you looking for a coil or leaf spring frame?

bandit37388 · 01-03-2008, 02:02 PM

I am looking for a coil spring frame

DieselEater · 01-03-2008, 04:25 PM

I got what you need........

A........

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2008, 06:07 PM

bummer there's like 1800 miles between point a and b huh?

snacob14 · 01-03-2008, 06:20 PM

I also have a frame i'm taking from under my 3/4 ton. Mine is setup for bags. It currently has bags at all four corners with the rear notched. Let me know if you are interested, I'm switching to a shortbed

bandit37388 · 01-04-2008, 03:19 PM

DieselEater....Thank you but Colorado is just a bit to far especially since the vehicle I am trying to fix is my tow vehicle.

snacob14...I don't know anything about bad suspensions I am just trying to fix mine that recently got wrecked.

bandit37388 · 01-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Well I seem to have found a rolling frame in Atlanta area. Any open trailers heading towards nashville area from atlanata area able to give me a good deal on transprortation of it?

Huck · 01-10-2008, 03:04 AM

Check pull-a-part salvage. 3/4 frames are almost giveaways. The cab mounts are very different then 1/2 ton. doing a swap is not worth all the work involved in my opinion. Huck

bobthecop · 01-10-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Check pull-a-part salvage. 3/4 frames are almost giveaways. The cab mounts are very different then 1/2 ton. doing a swap is not worth all the work involved in my opinion. Huck

So putting a 1/2 cab on a 3/4 ton frame requires alot of extra work?? I thought the cabs would bolt right on. Educate me please.

Ackattack · 01-10-2008, 07:20 AM

I think you just use the 3/4 ton cab mounts on the 3/4 ton frame.

Woody · 01-10-2008, 08:00 AM

I have a 3/4 ton frame as well. Sent you a pm. I got it from Huck a couple years ago and never used it.

Woody

72 CustomCamper · 01-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobthecop

So putting a 1/2 cab on a 3/4 ton frame requires alot of extra work?? I thought the cabs would bolt right on. Educate me please.

Cabs are the same, just be sure to use the body mounts to match the frame not the cab...

Chuck

01-03-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
bandit37388 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tullahoma, tn Posts: 23	1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Is there a differance between the 1/2 ton frame and 3/4 ton frame? I know all the suspension is different, but what about the frame its self? I am in need of a 3/4 ton 2wd frame, but as you know that is harder to find than a 1/2frame. So I am hoping I could use the 1/2 frame and put all my 3/4 ton suspension on it.

01-03-2008, 10:18 AM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Frame is the same,there is a little extra bracing though.If it's a 3/4 ton Longhorn,they use a one ton frame though. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-03-2008 at 10:19 AM.

01-03-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I agree with everything said However... look around, I've always found 3/4 ton stuff to be WAY more common and cheaper too.

01-03-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
bandit37388 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tullahoma, tn Posts: 23	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Thank you for the info. My search might be easier now.

01-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Are you looking for a coil or leaf spring frame?

01-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
bandit37388 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tullahoma, tn Posts: 23	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I am looking for a coil spring frame

01-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I got what you need........ A........ __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

01-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton bummer there's like 1800 miles between point a and b huh? Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-03-2008 at 06:07 PM.

01-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#10
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I also have a frame i'm taking from under my 3/4 ton. Mine is setup for bags. It currently has bags at all four corners with the rear notched. Let me know if you are interested, I'm switching to a shortbed

01-04-2008, 03:19 PM	#11
bandit37388 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tullahoma, tn Posts: 23	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton DieselEater....Thank you but Colorado is just a bit to far especially since the vehicle I am trying to fix is my tow vehicle. snacob14...I don't know anything about bad suspensions I am just trying to fix mine that recently got wrecked.

01-09-2008, 02:52 PM	#12
bandit37388 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tullahoma, tn Posts: 23	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Well I seem to have found a rolling frame in Atlanta area. Any open trailers heading towards nashville area from atlanata area able to give me a good deal on transprortation of it?

01-10-2008, 03:04 AM	#13
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton Check pull-a-part salvage. 3/4 frames are almost giveaways. The cab mounts are very different then 1/2 ton. doing a swap is not worth all the work involved in my opinion. Huck

01-10-2008, 07:20 AM	#15
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I think you just use the 3/4 ton cab mounts on the 3/4 ton frame. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-10-2008, 08:00 AM	#16
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: 1/2 Ton frame vs. 3/4 Ton I have a 3/4 ton frame as well. Sent you a pm. I got it from Huck a couple years ago and never used it. Woody

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