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Old 04-16-2014, 11:09 AM   #1
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Re: question about wheelbase ? swapping cabs/beds

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If you put the cc on the rclb frame you will have to stretch the frame under the cab then shorten the rear of the frame to fit a short bed. It would be much less work to shorten the dually frame to fit a short bed and swap in the 1/2 ton suspension.
Sort of. It would be easier to cut the rear of both frames, and use the rear of the frame of the 1/2 ton with the suspension to do the swap you want (since you have it available). You will need to make a plate at the bottom of the frame to match the rail highths, but if you are cutting and welding a frame it should not be too much more of an issue. I shortened the frame on my 3/4 ton and then swapped in 1/2 ton suspension; I wish I had just cut up my donor frame at the same time.
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Old 04-16-2014, 10:36 PM   #2
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Re: question about wheelbase ? swapping cabs/beds

thanks for the replies. doesn't look like ill be doing any of that. I need to put the truck to work asap so looks like ill have a crew long bed. picking up the dually tomorrow. ill get some pics up on the crew cab pic thread.
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