4x4 upgrade using jeep jk frame\ suspension on 1949 3600 P/U

[TornadoT]

Hey guys,

I am new to the site and this is my first post so bare with me. Last year I bought a 49 Chevrolet 3600 5 window sitting on an 88 1/2 ton chevy pickup frame. The work done to this truck was a nightmare. Period. Although the cab and bed were in very good shape, the Frame swap was done terribly and didn't have the correct dimensions for what the guy was trying to do. So, I decided to buy the truck and start over from the ground up. I want to do a Napco style 4x4 on this AD, but was questioning frames until I saw this...

1949 1/2 ton pickup- (which is the wheel base I want for this 3600) is 116"
2007-2015 Jeep Wrangler (JK Frame) 4-door: 116 in (2,950 mm)

Wait whaaaat? independent coil suspension, Multilink bar set up, modern fully boxed frame. If I wanted to go 4x4 this would be a dream set up right? Well I found an 07 frame a guy I know had and bought it. sure enough the wheel base is perfect, but my question is why has no one done this conversion? I know the s10 swap is popular for 2wd air ride set ups, but I cant find anything on a jeep jk frame swap. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Just wanted to know if there was a reason it hasn't been tried (to my knowledge) or if it would possibly work.


T.W.1949