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12-27-2006, 09:25 PM | #1 |
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81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
How much difference is there between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frames? I cant seem to find a nice 3/4 ton anywhere so I think I might just buy a clean 1/2 ton and swap axles/springs. Is that the only difference?
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12-27-2006, 09:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
hangers are different (i think theres a 2" length difference?) and here probably is a frame difference.
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12-27-2006, 10:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
If you don't get any answers to this today I will measure my '86 3/4 ton frame for you tomorrow.
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12-27-2006, 11:08 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
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12-28-2006, 04:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
The frame rails on my '86 3/4 ton 2wd are 8 1/8" tall
how tall are 81-87 1/2 ton frame rails? I know my '71 is something like 6" |
12-28-2006, 09:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
all 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frame rails are identical, 2wd or 4wd. They are all the same part number. Only difference is the bracketry bolted to them
The 1 ton frames are very different though, much thicker, and much heavier duty.
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12-28-2006, 10:44 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 81-87, 3/4 ton frames taller?
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Russell thank you also. Thats just what I needed to know Adam
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