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07-14-2008, 12:54 AM
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converting a longbed to a short bed
Ive seen people do this but I dont know how to do this. I have to replace all the rear corssmembers do to rust and I am going to replace the rear end, springs and relocate the shocks so i figure I may as well shorten it up. Im going to try to find a short box instead of cutting up my long box. How and where do you shorten the frame to convert it?
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07-14-2008, 02:42 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
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07-15-2008, 03:15 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
Does the 12" have to come out fomr under the cab" or can it come out from right behind the cab?
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07-15-2008, 07:33 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
you need to come south and get a rust free short frame. I don't have one at the moment but I'm sure I can find you one!
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07-15-2008, 11:11 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
I'm taking mine out from behind the cab. I am building a 4 link so I see no reason to cut the usual section under the frame. Also the section I am cutting is the wide section of the frame above the axle doing that I will gain about 2" on each side for more clearance. Just my .02
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07-16-2008, 02:02 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
I'm just going to pull the cab and take it out from there. A local blasting shop will blast and powder coat my frame for $300.
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07-16-2008, 06:27 AM
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Re: converting a longbed to a short bed
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As I read your posts I keep thinking what's ahead for me with my C10. Although my C10 is already a shortbed my plans to do a back half, narrowed 9" F**d rear end with ladder bar setup & "alter" the wheelbase by moving the rear axle 5" forward I will be watching this thread closely. Good luck, take your time and post lots of pictures.
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08-16-2008, 06:45 PM
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