truck camper

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by Edahall

OK, I'll address those concerns.
The frame on a 73-87 1/2 ton truck and 3/4 ton truck are the same. Yes, 1/2 ton trucks flex more but that is due to lack of rear sway bars and tires with floppy side walls. Correct those issues and it'll be just as stiff as a 3/4 ton truck.

You're correct that a 1/2 ton truck has smaller brakes but you can more than compensate by installing an exhaust brake.

WRONG.......I hear this ALL the time , Its a reoccurring perception on this forum by many.

Not all 3/4 ton frames are the same . I have measured my 3/4 ton frame everywhere it can be measured . Same outside dimensions height and width BUT the frame is almost .0100 thicker than my 1/2 ton. That equates to almost 1/8 of an inch thicker. making it way stronger.

Added a "Hellwig" rear sway bar and "Rancho 9000XL" Shocks which takes out all the body roll, night and day difference

Yes the stamping of the frames are identical, even down to all the hole locations , but just don't make assumptions until you know all the facts needed.

Desert