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10-25-2007, 09:54 AM
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Frame swap. 69 to a 86
Has anyone done a body swap onto a 86 swb frame? I'm getting one for free for the front brakes and rear end, and was thinking of going 1 step futher and just swaping the bodies out. Has it been done? Too much of a pain?
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10-26-2007, 02:25 PM
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
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10-26-2007, 02:58 PM
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
The only thing I can think of...is to measure where all the mounts are on both frames. I have a 77 frame that is stripped down... I could go out and measure it...and measure my 69.
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10-26-2007, 04:13 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
2 wheel drive... total waste of time. You need a flat frame, and the 73 - 87 is anything but flat.
4X4 you can do a custom body lift to compensate for the space. Either way, you'll have to relocate the rear axle forward, and also I think the body mounts would need fabbed. I wouldn't bother. I see no advantage personally. |
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10-26-2007, 04:14 PM
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
If you have time, that would be cool. As I do not have the 86 here at the time.
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10-26-2007, 06:41 PM
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
Like Andy (Longhornman) mentioned the trucks are 2 different wheel bases. You serve no advantage swapping frames. However, taking all the stuff from the later model (front end and rear axle) that is another story. Definitely worth the effort then.
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10-26-2007, 08:55 PM
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
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10-27-2007, 12:28 AM
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huh ???
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
73 and up long beds have a 6 inch longer wheelbase...
Chuck
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10-27-2007, 09:11 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
custom camper, was that JUST on the long wheel base?
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10-27-2007, 12:27 PM
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State of Confusion!
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
I think it is only a 1" difference on the SWB.
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10-27-2007, 11:51 PM
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huh ???
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Re: Frame swap. 69 to a 86
Not sure on the SWB...
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