1949 5 window on 1987 4x4 sub will it work

[PurdueSD]

I bought an 88 suburban to use as a donor for my 51. Im keeping my original frame and stealing things like 350/700r4, brake pedal assymbly, booster/master etc... I will try to part out some of the other stuff and scrap the rest. Should come out close to even for what i paid.

The track width of a 2x4 88 suburban is 63" wms to wms (rear axle). About 2' too wide to use on a normal height truck.

Like newfischer said, no reason it shouldn't work as long as you're ok with the jacked up, tires sticking way out look. In that last pic you posted those fender openings have been trimmed pretty substantially also.

Personally, i am not a fan of these trucks as 4x4s but opinions are like ....

[Midgets50]

Originally Posted by PurdueSD

I bought an 88 suburban to use as a donor for my 51. Im keeping my original frame and stealing things like 350/700r4, brake pedal assymbly, booster/master etc... I will try to part out some of the other stuff and scrap the rest. Should come out close to even for what i paid.

The track width of a 2x4 88 suburban is 63" wms to wms (rear axle). About 2' too wide to use on a normal height truck.

Like newfischer said, no reason it shouldn't work as long as you're ok with the jacked up, tires sticking way out look. In that last pic you posted those fender openings have been trimmed pretty substantially also.

Personally, i am not a fan of these trucks as 4x4s but opinions are like ....

Im not sure if the fenders have been cut. my 2 ton truck has 22.5 rims under the front and they arent cutout and they fit fine. but with him only having a 3/4ton truck he will have to have a big lift kit or cut them out

[Midgets50]

not sure if this helps but these are my inspirational truck that i look at

[frosty92]

Originally Posted by Midgets50

Im not sure if the fenders have been cut. my 2 ton truck has 22.5 rims under the front and they arent cutout and they fit fine. but with him only having a 3/4ton truck he will have to have a big lift kit or cut them out

I have a set of ralleys that have alot of inset i dont think i will have to cutout at all.
The less lift the better\

A little heat, A little weld, And anything is poss.

[frosty92]

Originally Posted by Midgets50

Im not sure if the fenders have been cut. my 2 ton truck has 22.5 rims under the front and they arent cutout and they fit fine. but with him only having a 3/4ton truck he will have to have a big lift kit or cut them out

Even with a inset ralley wheel i dont want it set real high i think that takes from the look i want i have access to a 1 ton cab but it has been hiding from the scrap people for years in the weeds and a few people have used it for target practice......... Only rear window broke .