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01-25-2005, 06:04 PM
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1/2 ton and 3/4 ton
What are the differences between the two? I'm assuming that the 3/4 has leaf springs instead of the coils, but does everything else bolt up? I've got a neighbour with a 67 1/2 thats beat to **** but has a good chassis and I'm looking at a 3/4 that would work out great if I could transfer the drivetrain and interior over
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01-25-2005, 06:48 PM
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The drive train and interior are the same. The only difference is the suspension and rear end. My 3/4 ton has a Dana 60 and 1/2 doesn't have anything that heavy duty. All the body parts bolt right up from a 1/2 to 3/4 ton. The only problem with the drive train would be the transmission hump in the cab if were going from auto to stick or the other way around.
Scott
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01-25-2005, 08:34 PM
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there are some coil rear chevy and gmc 3/4 tons.I have a 3/4 ton gmc with rear coil springs in it.
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01-25-2005, 09:08 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Basicly, a 3/4 ton is exactly like a long wheel base 1/2 ton with the exception of;
Rear end spindles hubs springs (leaf or coil...both were avalible) front suspention parts (ball joints and stuff) Body mounts badges If memory serves...that is about it. |
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01-25-2005, 10:15 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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There is a little mis-information about the differences between the two.
See this thread for some pictures I posted comparing the differences between the 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames. There are some differences. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137109 Down toward the bottom of page one and then page two.
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01-25-2005, 10:48 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Woah....thanks Tx.
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01-25-2005, 10:56 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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And I was trying not to learn anything today. I almost made it but you had to go and ruin it.
Oh well...I'll try again tomorow. 
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01-25-2005, 11:08 PM
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Mine has HD coils specified on the glovebox, it rides kinda rough without a load in the bed. The only downside to coils is that when they get old and worn out, they'll sag and then you gotta replace 'em.
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02-19-2010, 12:12 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton
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02-19-2010, 12:37 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton
5 years dead
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02-19-2010, 01:12 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton
Well it served it's purpose again.
 I learned something new today.
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