71 LWB on a 96+ frame

[jasonrog]

I am seriously thinking of putting my 71 2x4 on a newer 4x4 frame. I want the reliability, and drivebility of a new truck but with the classic look. I know a new truck wheel base is about 4 inches longer than the 71. How practical would it be to make this swap work. I searched for previous posts but did not find anything suitable. So I spent the next 5 hours reveiwing all 96 pages in the 4x4 section. If anybody has any info or could steer me where I can get some it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jason