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05-13-2014, 03:51 PM
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are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
is this height bigger on 3/4ton trucks compared to the 1/2tons? If so and or what are the measurements of a half ton?
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05-13-2014, 04:00 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
3200 (lwb 1/2 ton) and 3600 (lwb 3/4 ton) are the same frame. FAM sect 2 sheet 26.00
3800 1 ton has a heavier frame that goes straight over the rear axle
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05-13-2014, 04:11 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
do you know about a 3100 swb 1/2 ton?
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05-13-2014, 07:24 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
it's longer
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05-13-2014, 07:39 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
link in my signature sends you to a site with spec manuals for the different years. There is a frame section that gives the difference in width, depth and thickness of the frame channels. It also has wheelbase, track and other dimensions. The link lands on a 56 truck page, scroll down and click on the year index tab to get to the menu for different years.
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05-13-2014, 08:56 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
thanks guys! exactly what i was looking for!
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05-13-2014, 09:08 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
The big difference between a 3100 frame and a 3/4 ton frame besides length is that the 3/4 ton frames are pretty well straight all the way back from the cab mounts while a half ton frame be it short or long bed spreads out at the rear to 40 something (not taking the time to look it up or measure now) inches .
If you had a good 3/4 ton frame that you were thinking about shortening to put under a short bed the only big issue would be the width of the frame at the rear and needing a notch in the back if you decide to lower the truck any.
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05-13-2014, 09:22 PM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
going to put my trans am clip on my frame and was just brain storming some things... It will stay a long bed for now. Big notch over the rear axle 4 link, bags.
Where do you think i would need a notch in the back if i decided to lower it? |
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05-14-2014, 11:04 AM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
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3800 frame is straight over the rear axle
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05-14-2014, 11:06 AM
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Re: are 3/4 ton truck frames bigger?
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05-14-2014, 11:56 AM
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