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Old 06-12-2004, 10:44 PM   #1
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Quick Frame Question

will a 73-87 shortbed frame work underneath my 71 body?
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Old 06-13-2004, 02:37 PM   #2
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Only if you change the body mount's around everything that is on the newer frame will bolt bolt onto the early frame includeing the whole front crossmember...
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Old 06-13-2004, 03:07 PM   #3
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Talk to Mudder67 he has done this, but it only looks good on a 4x4 because a slight body lift is needed due to differences in the frame if I remember correctly.
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