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06-01-2011, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucson,Az.
Posts: 7
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Frame Swap ?????
Hello I was wondering what sort of hassles I would have swapping my 66C20 over to a 85 suburban frame is this frame different than the pickup frame of same year any info would be appreciated Thanks Dusty
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06-02-2011, 01:37 AM
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60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
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Re: Frame Swap ?????
The Suburban has a longer wheelbase than a long bed pickup. The '73-'87 pickups and Suburbans have a frame that is different from the '63-'72's such taht you will need to fabricate all ned body mount frame brackets. This typically results in about a 3" body lift. At least it does on a pickup frame. I have heard that the Suburban frames lend themselves better as a donor for a pickup, but I haven't seen one done. Before you get too crazy, check with your local DMV and see what is required to keep your truck legal with a frame swap.
IMO it is a whole lot easier to just transfer all the suspension, steering, engine and trans to your '66.
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06-05-2011, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucson,Az.
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Re: Frame Swap ?????
Thanks Captain for the info I decided to do what you said and swap over the suspension. will be starting that in a few weeks. thanks Dusty
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