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triton8337 · 09-01-2008, 01:59 AM

i there any difference in the frame 3/4 to 1/2 ton on these trucks

Longhorn Man · 09-01-2008, 06:42 AM

welcome tothe board!
The short answer is yes.
There's added braces in a cpouple spots, and the cab mounts are lower.
Other than that, pretty much the same.

**special-K** · 09-01-2008, 08:22 AM

Welcome #2!!

I`m not sure what you may be pondering.But,if you are considering replacing your 1/2t`s frame with one from a 3/4t,you`ll never notice the difference.The only thing you`ll run into is the rear cab mounts are located lower on the frame.So,the 3/4t (and 4wd) cab mount bushings are different/taller.So,you`ll need those for a 3/4t.

coggonobrien · 09-01-2008, 09:00 AM

with the differant cab mounts would i run into difficulty following the standard directions on shortening a lwb 3/4 frame?

**Hart_Rod** · 09-01-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

with the differant cab mounts would i run into difficulty following the standard directions on shortening a lwb 3/4 frame?

No problem whatsoever. You will have to move the mounts regardless of 1/2T or 3/4T frame. You can even switch the 3/4T mounts to 1/2T if you want. Take a look at my 67 CrewCab build. I've got some pretty good picture of the frame mounts. There are also 2 links that show how to shortend the LWB frame using different methods (step and 45 degree cuts). Good luck.

coggonobrien · 09-01-2008, 02:55 PM

any particular reasoning behind the two differant cab mounts? pro/con's of each? thanks!!!!

Longhorn Man · 09-02-2008, 12:17 AM

the only model to get the oddball cab mounts is the 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive.
All 4X4 trucks, and all 3/4 ton trucks, got the lower mounting point, which takes a taller rubber mount.

It has been speculated (and basicly agreed upon) that the taller mounts that go on trucks with stiffer springs, is purely for comfort.

**special-K** · 09-02-2008, 06:22 AM

I think the difference in cab mounts mattered more to the engineers than our real world experience.I`d just leave them be and save the labor.Besides,your truck will be more comfortable if you listen to the engineers.

09-01-2008, 01:59 AM	#1
triton8337 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: forney tx Posts: 3	3/4 ton frames i there any difference in the frame 3/4 to 1/2 ton on these trucks Last edited by triton8337; 09-01-2008 at 02:19 AM. Reason: na

09-01-2008, 08:22 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3/4 ton frames Welcome #2!! I`m not sure what you may be pondering.But,if you are considering replacing your 1/2t`s frame with one from a 3/4t,you`ll never notice the difference.The only thing you`ll run into is the rear cab mounts are located lower on the frame.So,the 3/4t (and 4wd) cab mount bushings are different/taller.So,you`ll need those for a 3/4t. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-01-2008, 09:00 AM	#4
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: 3/4 ton frames with the differant cab mounts would i run into difficulty following the standard directions on shortening a lwb 3/4 frame?

09-01-2008, 02:55 PM	#6
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: 3/4 ton frames any particular reasoning behind the two differant cab mounts? pro/con's of each? thanks!!!!

09-02-2008, 12:17 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 3/4 ton frames the only model to get the oddball cab mounts is the 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive. All 4X4 trucks, and all 3/4 ton trucks, got the lower mounting point, which takes a taller rubber mount. It has been speculated (and basicly agreed upon) that the taller mounts that go on trucks with stiffer springs, is purely for comfort.

09-01-2008, 06:42 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 3/4 ton frames welcome tothe board! The short answer is yes. There's added braces in a cpouple spots, and the cab mounts are lower. Other than that, pretty much the same.

09-02-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3/4 ton frames I think the difference in cab mounts mattered more to the engineers than our real world experience.I`d just leave them be and save the labor.Besides,your truck will be more comfortable if you listen to the engineers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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