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10-22-2013, 07:07 AM
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Frame Dimensions 2WD
Are the frames for a 1967 to 1972 2WD Suburban and a 2WD long bed pick up interchangable? (It is understood that the 1967 frames do not have provisions for a power steering gearbox)
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10-22-2013, 09:28 AM
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Re: Frame Dimensions 2WD
No, not without modification...
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10-22-2013, 06:48 PM
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Re: Frame Dimensions 2WD
I believe there my be a manual steering frame and a power steering frame for the 67's.
Both my 67 C10 truck and 67 C10 Suburban have the clearance dimple provisions needed for a typical power steering gear box and are unmodified original frames. The partial VIN on both are correct and are 67's for sure. The truck SPID did not show PS as an option but the Sub did. I have put newer power steering gear boxes onto both and they fit perfectly with no mods. I have seen other 67 frames where the PS gear box did not clear. Might be one of the common GM shortages during production situations where they substituted a power steering frame into a truck that did not call for it because the correct part was not on hand when needed. The front section of the truck frame interchanges but the back half kicks up & back down where the Suburban frame stays flat after the kick up. Back half body mounts are different between the two as well. What are you trying to do that needs the frame swap?
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10-22-2013, 08:06 PM
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Re: Frame Dimensions 2WD
Slightly entertaining a Suburban after the Blazer is done. I want a slant nose and if I keep with a 67, no emissions testing is needed... but would miss out on power steering... It would have been been easy to find a long bed truck frame for a swap...
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10-22-2013, 08:45 PM
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Re: Frame Dimensions 2WD
I have a suburban frame, roller or non roller...food for thought
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10-22-2013, 08:59 PM
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Re: Frame Dimensions 2WD
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Another way, though not usually recommended is to simply shim the p/s gear out until it clears. 'They' will all say that it changes the steering geometry, but I did it on a '67 years ago and it was fine. Just sayin'.
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