question about wheelbase ? swapping cabs/beds

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by J Knight

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.

[chritter51]

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.
chris