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06-20-2004, 02:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Jimmy vs Shortbox frames
Hello, I was wondering if there is any differences between a 1971 Jimmy 4x4 frame and the frame for a 71 Shortbox 4x4. I'm asking because I just recently bought a 71 Jimmy that had a 69 cab put on it years ago and I was wondering if I could somehow put a shortbox box on it without any major modifications. Thanks for your help.
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06-20-2004, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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The Jimmy frame is 11" shorter than the short box frame. The short box has a 115" wheel base and the Jimmy has a 104" wheel base. I believe that some of the body frame mounts are different, also.
Lengthening the frame may be considered as major, I guess, but it could be done. Whether it would be worth it is another question. Jim Bouncytruck is right the wheel base is 104". Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 06-22-2004 at 06:52 AM. Reason: Correct wheel base |
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06-20-2004, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central Vermont
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Shortbox
Another option would be to shorten the already short shortbox
 IMO, I'd do the frame though. All depends on what you consider 'major' and your welding skills. |
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06-20-2004, 11:45 AM
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huh ???
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fredericksburg,Va.
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The Blazer/Jimmy wheelbase should be 104 inches...
Chuck
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06-20-2004, 03:06 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Find a Blazer or Jimmy tub and put it on there... Blazers & Jimmy's are much cooler than pickups anyway
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06-20-2004, 10:32 PM
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Location: Austin, TX, USA
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Yup, 104" wb on the 69-72. Also, the rear of a Blazer frame turns down and has built in center mounts for the bumper. The shortie frame sticks out straight and all bumper mounts bolt to the frame.
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06-20-2004, 11:41 PM
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huh ???
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fredericksburg,Va.
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My 71 Blazer frame came out straight and had bolt on rear bumper brackets...
Chuck
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