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05-14-2008, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: chapmansboro tn
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Question about making frame shorter
i have a 70 burban 4x4 the body is shot completly. i was wanting to maybe cut the frame and make a swb 68 from it. does any one know how much to cut off where or is it like cutting a standard lwb frame. i know that mounts have to be moved and such just kinda wanting an idea which way to go THANKS
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IT'S HARD TO MAKE CHICKEN SALAD WHEN YOUR USING CHICKEN S......... 1968 crew cab build (under construction) |
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05-14-2008, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA
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Re: Question about making frame shorter
Yes, way too much work. 4 x 4 frames are different in the front.
Much easier to find a swb frame. Or get a longbed 2 wd frame and shorten it.
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05-14-2008, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD
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Re: Question about making frame shorter
I would part out the burb and take that money and buy another pickup
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