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06-01-2004, 05:04 PM
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Frame brackets
OK, I searched and found nothing I was looking for so what else is new
 I would like to know about 4wd and 2wd frames. I know that there are floor hight diffrences, but do not know about the mounts. To be more specific, will a 4wd cab bolt on to a 2wd frame? Does SWB, LWB matter? Also SWB step side frames, will the SWB fleetside bed bolt to a SWB step side frame? If you have links to other threads awesome or just factual replies even better. 
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06-01-2004, 05:22 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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the cabs, & boxes will swap....the 3/4 ton 2wd's & 4x4's have a heavier (taller rear cab mount bushing). the frame bracket is also different . other than a high hump bolt in floor pan on the 4x4s, & 2 wd 4 spd trucks, there should be no mods to the cab to swap them(use the correct bushings for the frame that you have). on the boxes, as long as you are the same wheel base, you are "good to go". best of luck,crazyL
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06-01-2004, 07:21 PM
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Damn you know alot about these trucks.
 OK, so if I have a 3/4 ton cab and want to use it on a 1/2 ton frame I would have to use 3/4 ton rear cab mounts? Is that right? The rear cab mounts are the only diffrence between cabs? And the step side fleet side beds are interchangable on the frames? |
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06-01-2004, 08:51 PM
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Nope, use what you need for the frame. I swapped a 2wd 3/4 cab to a 4wd 3/4 frame so mine were the same. The beds will swap over.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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06-03-2004, 05:24 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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from what i understand, you have a 2wd 1/2 ton frame.....just use the body bushings for the frame, & you can mount any cab you want(no bracket swap). the same goes in reverse.....if you have a 3/4 ton or 4x4 frame, use the bushings for the frame & mount any cab you want. Best of luck,crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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