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Mike C · 10-04-2002, 10:43 AM

Depends. Do you just want 3/4 ton hubs in front and a 3/4 ton axle in the rear? Or do you want the increased torsional capacity of the frame, driveshafts, etc? If your truck is nothing special, it may be best to start with a 3/4 ton truck. If you have a short bed and want the parts, just swap springs, shocks, axles, power booster, prop valve etc. onto your truck. Look for a complete donor vehicle is the best way to go about this IMO.

10-04-2002, 10:43 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Depends. Do you just want 3/4 ton hubs in front and a 3/4 ton axle in the rear? Or do you want the increased torsional capacity of the frame, driveshafts, etc? If your truck is nothing special, it may be best to start with a 3/4 ton truck. If you have a short bed and want the parts, just swap springs, shocks, axles, power booster, prop valve etc. onto your truck. Look for a complete donor vehicle is the best way to go about this IMO. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax