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05-30-2003, 11:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Storm Lake, Ia
Posts: 1,449
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Front End swap?
I have a 72 frame that is rusted bad by the back shock supports. I have lots of pre 71 frames. How much work is it to swap the whole front end out of my 72 into a pre 71 frame. I think there are 6 bolts holding the whole thing on but didn't know what else is involved. How do you make sure its lined up right? Seems like there is a bunch of shims or something up there. Am I better off just finding a cheap 72 frame?Would I unbolt the steering pump and move that with the unit or try and break the pitman arm free?just wanted a little input from someone who has done this.I have done the rear ends before so that is not a problem
Thanks
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05-30-2003, 11:28 PM
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"Ochre Ogre"
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Springfield, MN
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unbolt the pump and move it with the front suspension. Don't worry about the shims, they will still be there. They aren't part of the 6 bolts that hold it all on the frame.
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05-31-2003, 12:35 AM
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Do you feel Lucky...?
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan
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Hey sorry that this has nothing to do with ur question but looking at ur lines of vehicles for both u 2, do you have something against 70 Chevy/GMC's, u both have everything else cept for a 70... Just curious. haha
Lucky
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