How To Shorten GMC Frame?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67mbsc · 01-27-2005, 06:18 AM

I think this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find an answer to it. Does anybody have any dimension of how much to shorten the frame on a leaf spring frame behind the rear perch to convert to a SWB? The center has already been done.

**Palf70Step** · 01-27-2005, 06:39 AM

You'll find lots of info in the FAQ section.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123624

72MARIO · 01-27-2005, 07:13 PM

I have a leaf spring Chevy I cut 8 " off and I think I would start with 6" next time I would have like to have a bit more steel under therear cross sill. The frames are the same lenght coil or leaf. 8 " is what they say needs to be cut off. But 6 is playing it safe. You will need to drill a hole in the back of the frame for your rear cross sill to bolt into also.

67mbsc · 01-28-2005, 07:17 AM

Mario,
How much did you remove from the center? 12"? Thanks,

72MARIO · 02-12-2005, 06:25 PM

Yep 12" from under the cab.

01-27-2005, 06:18 AM	#1
67mbsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 266	How To Shorten GMC Frame?? I think this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find an answer to it. Does anybody have any dimension of how much to shorten the frame on a leaf spring frame behind the rear perch to convert to a SWB? The center has already been done.

01-27-2005, 06:39 AM	#2
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01-27-2005, 07:13 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I have a leaf spring Chevy I cut 8 " off and I think I would start with 6" next time I would have like to have a bit more steel under therear cross sill. The frames are the same lenght coil or leaf. 8 " is what they say needs to be cut off. But 6 is playing it safe. You will need to drill a hole in the back of the frame for your rear cross sill to bolt into also. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-28-2005, 07:17 AM	#4
67mbsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 266	72Mario,............... Mario, How much did you remove from the center? 12"? Thanks,

02-12-2005, 06:25 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Yep 12" from under the cab. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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