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03-18-2014, 04:30 PM
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Location: Anthony New Mexico
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frame swap
has anybody ever tried to swap the body of a 64 on to the frame of a 96 1500?
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03-18-2014, 07:20 PM
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Location: maryland
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Re: frame swap
Cant say for the 1996 but in the process of doing a 64 to 02. They are different but well worth the headaches you will encounter. Just drive a stock truck from each year and that will make your decision VERY easy.
Last edited by kenny_strong; 03-18-2014 at 07:22 PM. Reason: spelling |
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03-19-2014, 12:05 AM
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60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: frame swap
The frame swap question gets asked a lot. I will always discourage anyone from installing a '60-'72 body onto a '73+ frame. It is way too much work IMO, especially on a '88+ frame. I see absolutely no reason to change the frame when you can have the same results using your original frame, and a whole lot less work.
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03-21-2014, 01:55 PM
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Re: frame swap
you both have some very interesting points. i will really think about it before i make that jump
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03-21-2014, 07:55 PM
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Re: frame swap
Mine is almost mounted and has went very well. If I wouldn't have been using a body that has already been painted it would have been easier to adapt.
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03-22-2014, 12:33 AM
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60-66 Nut
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Re: frame swap
The resulting body lift is more acceptable on a 4wd than on a 2wd.
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