Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67gmcstepside · 07-12-2010, 07:36 AM

Is the location of the rear cab mount the same on 2x4 and 4x4's?
Would any one have a measurment of the height of the top of the cab mount to the top of the frame? Its easy to get the front to back measurment from the bolt holes in the cab but need the height vs. the frame.
As always, thanks for any insight.
Don

turp mcspray · 07-12-2010, 10:11 PM

4x4 sits lower on the side of frame. 4x4 uses the tall body mount, which lets the cab move more in relation to frame. It gives a smoother ride as the leafs are always stiffer than the coils. 3/4 ton 2wd also does this for a smoother ride. I don't have any measurements right now, but can get some tomorrow if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

67gmcstepside · 07-13-2010, 07:25 AM

Thank you very much for the reply. I have sent pics to ***************** to see if they have the correct mount but would like to have the measurments never the less. Thanks again for taking the time to respond and taking the measurements.
Don

turp mcspray · 07-13-2010, 11:06 AM

The most accurate measurement I can get is...
4x4, top of frame to center of top mount hole is 2 5/16"
4x2, top of frame to center of top mount hole is 1 1/16"
(The 4x4 I have access to, has the rear mount removed at the moment, and the 4x2 has a cab on it.)
I hope this helps.

67gmcstepside · 07-13-2010, 12:22 PM

Yes this helps, thank you very much. Can I bother you for 1 last measurment. The top of the cab mount to the top of the frame. I need to drill new holes. I can get the left to right measurment off the front cab mount but the up/down in reference to the frame is what I need to get it in the right location.
THANKS AGAIN!!

turp mcspray · 07-13-2010, 05:06 PM

The 4x2 is about 1/8". I saw it listed somewhere as .140, (1/8"=.125). I will get the 4x4 measurement for you before the end of the day.

67gmcstepside · 07-13-2010, 05:53 PM

Thank you VERY much for taking the time. At this point I just need the top frame to the top of the cab mount and I can then drill and install the mount/cab.
Thanks again!!

turp mcspray · 07-14-2010, 03:19 PM

Top of mount to top of frame is 1 1/16". Sorry for not getting back to you yesterday. Something came up late in the day that I had to deal with.

67gmcstepside · 07-14-2010, 04:20 PM

Thank you very much!

07-12-2010, 07:36 AM	#1
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Is the location of the rear cab mount the same on 2x4 and 4x4's? Would any one have a measurment of the height of the top of the cab mount to the top of the frame? Its easy to get the front to back measurment from the bolt holes in the cab but need the height vs. the frame. As always, thanks for any insight. Don

07-12-2010, 10:11 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 4x4 sits lower on the side of frame. 4x4 uses the tall body mount, which lets the cab move more in relation to frame. It gives a smoother ride as the leafs are always stiffer than the coils. 3/4 ton 2wd also does this for a smoother ride. I don't have any measurements right now, but can get some tomorrow if someone else doesn't beat me to it. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-13-2010, 07:25 AM	#3
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Thank you very much for the reply. I have sent pics to ***************** to see if they have the correct mount but would like to have the measurments never the less. Thanks again for taking the time to respond and taking the measurements. Don

07-13-2010, 11:06 AM	#4
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 The most accurate measurement I can get is... 4x4, top of frame to center of top mount hole is 2 5/16" 4x2, top of frame to center of top mount hole is 1 1/16" (The 4x4 I have access to, has the rear mount removed at the moment, and the 4x2 has a cab on it.) I hope this helps. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-13-2010, 12:22 PM	#5
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Yes this helps, thank you very much. Can I bother you for 1 last measurment. The top of the cab mount to the top of the frame. I need to drill new holes. I can get the left to right measurment off the front cab mount but the up/down in reference to the frame is what I need to get it in the right location. THANKS AGAIN!! Last edited by 67gmcstepside; 07-13-2010 at 12:28 PM.

07-13-2010, 05:06 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 The 4x2 is about 1/8". I saw it listed somewhere as .140, (1/8"=.125). I will get the 4x4 measurement for you before the end of the day. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-13-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Thank you VERY much for taking the time. At this point I just need the top frame to the top of the cab mount and I can then drill and install the mount/cab. Thanks again!!

07-14-2010, 03:19 PM	#8
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Top of mount to top of frame is 1 1/16". Sorry for not getting back to you yesterday. Something came up late in the day that I had to deal with. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-14-2010, 04:20 PM	#9
67gmcstepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jackson Posts: 676	Re: Rear cab mount questions 4x4 vs. 2x4 Thank you very much!



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