02-22-2012, 02:36 AM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Vavenby
Posts: 11
|
chevy on dodge frame
I have a 1970 chevy i wont to put on a 91 dodge frame with a cummins. Has anyone done this or now of any good build threads?
Any help would be appreciated.
__________________
84 chevy short box 4 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift 5.9 cummins |
02-22-2012, 09:43 AM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Mayflower,AR
Posts: 802
|
Re: chevy on dodge frame
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488712
guy did a cummins swap, dont swap the frame, it will be a horrible night mare. there are many ppl who have swapped cummins in their trucks, i cant remember but i just read a thread of someone on here with a c20 'burb 4x4 with a cummins swap.
__________________
-Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s |
02-22-2012, 02:09 PM | #3 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Yardville, NJ
Posts: 144
|
Re: chevy on dodge frame
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
02-22-2012, 06:53 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Vavenby
Posts: 11
|
Re: chevy on dodge frame
The reason for wanting to put it on the dodge frame is it is a 1970 crew cab on a lengthen 1/2 ton suburban frame and it doesn't look very strong.
I am worried i wouldn't hold up to the cummins.
__________________
84 chevy short box 4 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift 5.9 cummins |
02-23-2012, 01:41 AM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Modesto, Ca
Posts: 411
|
Re: chevy on dodge frame
Frame will be strong enough. Box it if it worries you. Swaping in the 5.9 is much much easier than swaping the engine AND chassis....
|
02-23-2012, 08:36 AM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Alden NY
Posts: 2,705
|
Re: chevy on dodge frame
I have not done a cummins swap but it will weigh about 1200lbs as opposed to 575 lbs of a small block. If it were me, I would do some frame boxing, heavier springs obviously, and make sure that all suspension and steering components were in top condition.
__________________
1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 |
Bookmarks |
|
|