58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bluff3 · 10-06-2011, 02:40 PM

I want to do a chassis swap with a 58 long box on a 89 chevy 2500 4x4. Has any body tried this or have any hints.

waybad · 10-06-2011, 10:41 PM

I'm looking into that very swap with a 1500 4x4 frame,, the outside measurements for the front tires is right at 74-75" that puts them right at the edge of the front fenders..I'm still looking for the right truck that I can measure all the things that will be important (frame width tire width) I think the bed floor will have to raised because of the rear frame rise..
I will post more when I find a good truck to measure..

OrrieG · 10-07-2011, 12:33 AM

If you do some research I think you also have to raise the cab and radiator support/fenders too.

bluff3 · 10-07-2011, 05:58 AM

OrrieG How much will I have to raise the cab and bed ?

OrrieG · 10-07-2011, 02:42 PM

Off memory about 4-5" but do a deep search of the site and a couple of threads will show up, this has been discussed in detail in the last 6 months. I think it has to do with firewall and trans hump clearance too.

meter swinger · 10-07-2011, 08:08 PM

There is a guy on here who has done with a 2wd. I think his name is sgtusmc.
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10-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
bluff3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gering, Ne Posts: 6	58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis I want to do a chassis swap with a 58 long box on a 89 chevy 2500 4x4. Has any body tried this or have any hints.

10-06-2011, 10:41 PM	#2
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: 58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis I'm looking into that very swap with a 1500 4x4 frame,, the outside measurements for the front tires is right at 74-75" that puts them right at the edge of the front fenders..I'm still looking for the right truck that I can measure all the things that will be important (frame width tire width) I think the bed floor will have to raised because of the rear frame rise.. I will post more when I find a good truck to measure..

10-07-2011, 12:33 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis If you do some research I think you also have to raise the cab and radiator support/fenders too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-07-2011, 05:58 AM	#4
bluff3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gering, Ne Posts: 6	Re: 58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis OrrieG How much will I have to raise the cab and bed ?

10-07-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis Off memory about 4-5" but do a deep search of the site and a couple of threads will show up, this has been discussed in detail in the last 6 months. I think it has to do with firewall and trans hump clearance too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-07-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 58 0n a 89 4x4 chassis There is a guy on here who has done with a 2wd. I think his name is sgtusmc. Posted via Mobile Device



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