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6T8 · 09-21-2006, 10:08 AM

How much of a difference in wheelbase is there in 67-72 4x4 longbed truck and a burb. I have some 2wd lb and I thought the wheelbase was the same. Thanks.......Rick

qksilver · 09-21-2006, 08:47 PM

I took out my trusy tape measure, I have the 68 and the 83 next to each other. There is an approx. difference in wheel bas of 2 1/4 inches. Hard to be perfect by yourself. If I remember correctly the the 72 burb is 128 and the 83 130. But I could be worng

qksilver · 09-21-2006, 08:49 PM

There isn't a wheel base difference unless it's a longhorn. The frame brackets are different between the burb and P/U in mounting the burb body or the cab and bed

soulman67 · 09-21-2006, 09:28 PM

my 91 crewcab with the 6.2 had a vintage air system in it. The PO installed it, and the compressor was on the drivers side.

6T8 · 09-22-2006, 10:39 AM

QKSILVER, thanks for the info. I'm going to try to use '87 mounts and move engine mount forward enough to leave driveline intact. I have plenty of 2wd longbed frames sitting around to steal cab mounts and bed mounts off of [3 to be exact] can't seem to get rid of them here. Shame when they are all rust free. I'll try yo keep posted..........Rick

qksilver · 09-22-2006, 12:09 PM

cool

09-21-2006, 10:08 AM	#26
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame How much of a difference in wheelbase is there in 67-72 4x4 longbed truck and a burb. I have some 2wd lb and I thought the wheelbase was the same. Thanks.......Rick

09-21-2006, 08:47 PM	#27
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame I took out my trusy tape measure, I have the 68 and the 83 next to each other. There is an approx. difference in wheel bas of 2 1/4 inches. Hard to be perfect by yourself. If I remember correctly the the 72 burb is 128 and the 83 130. But I could be worng

09-21-2006, 08:49 PM	#28
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame There isn't a wheel base difference unless it's a longhorn. The frame brackets are different between the burb and P/U in mounting the burb body or the cab and bed

09-21-2006, 09:28 PM	#29
soulman67 Randy churchill Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pearsall, Tx Posts: 356	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame my 91 crewcab with the 6.2 had a vintage air system in it. The PO installed it, and the compressor was on the drivers side. __________________ 1983 GMC K2500 6.2 diesel 4" lift on 35x12.50 tires 2008 GMC 2500HD 6.6 diesel 3" lift on 315 75 16X10 2003 Jeep Rubicon 4.5" short arm lift 1985 Jeep CJ7 30k in parts and still adding up

09-22-2006, 10:39 AM	#30
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame QKSILVER, thanks for the info. I'm going to try to use '87 mounts and move engine mount forward enough to leave driveline intact. I have plenty of 2wd longbed frames sitting around to steal cab mounts and bed mounts off of [3 to be exact] can't seem to get rid of them here. Shame when they are all rust free. I'll try yo keep posted..........Rick

09-22-2006, 12:09 PM	#31
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 83 4x4 diesel drivetrain onto a 68 4x4 frame cool



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