found a 4x4 shortbed frame

[otsenre]

I found a factory shortbed 4x4 frame. I have a 72 longbed which I was going to section the frame. Now I wont have to. Frame I found is just that, a frame. I can probably use axles and suspension of the longbed, Is there a difference in rear leaf springs (lenghth) beween the longbed and shortbed? Any thing else that I should know or will need? Thanks for any info,

[1969k10stepside]

Suspension is the same lwb vs. swb.Driveshaft is shorter in the rear.Depending on the year of the frame,the rear suspension was different.The spring hangers on 67-70s(?) are different on the rear as opposed to 71-72.The 67-68 rear suspension is totally different.

As long as its a 67-72 the stuff is inter-changable.Brake lines are routed different depending on year but thats not a big deal.If it is a 67-68 then to use the 72 suspension you basically need to use the complete 72 rear suspension on the swb frame.Spring hangers,springs,etc.Does it have power steering or does it have a "dimpled" frame where the steering box is?The 67-68s didnt have that.A factor when putting power steering on a 67-68.

[otsenre]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Suspension is the same lwb vs. swb.Driveshaft is shorter in the rear.Depending on the year of the frame,the rear suspension was different.The spring hangers on 69-70s are different on the rear as opposed to 71-72.The 67-68 rear suspension is totally different.

So if frame is not exact year as mine(72) what will I need to do to make it work

[otsenre]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

As long as its a 69-72 the stuff is inter-changable.Brake lines are routed different depending on year but thats not a big deal.If it is a 67-68 then to use the 72 suspension you basically need to use the complete 72 suspension on the swb frame.Spring hangers,springs,etc.Does it have power steering or does it have a "dimpled" frame where the steering box is?The 67-68s didnt have that.A factor when putting power steering on a 67-68.

I thought all was interchangable, thanks for the info. I dont know about the dimpled frame, as I have not picked it up yet. I will see it this weekend. Is there any numbers on frame to tell me what year it is?

[1969k10stepside]

I edited my post...The 67-72 stuff is interchangebale.69-72 is the easiest inter changing,69-72 stuff will work on 67-68s but its not just a bolt in type of deal.Front suspension no problem,rear springs are different on 67-68s.-That info I got from MSGROSS.There is numbers(VIN) on the frame.If you post a pic of it we can tell what year or year span it is.

[OLDCHEV4X4]

they put 52" and 56" springs on the backs. You will have to measure. And rear driveshaft will be too long.