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Old 10-28-2008, 01:22 AM   #54
mosesburb
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Re: The Story Of A Suburban (Lots Of Pics)

It has been done before. I never saw it in person, but I saw a few non-descriptive pics of it. The guy stated that it was easier to do that way--I have no idea how it could be seeing as how most everything regarding clearance issues will still need to be dealt with. The frame rails are set wider so the compressor is not an issue, but all the fun of fitting an intercooler still lies ahead and with the wider rails, fabbing body mounts may be a hoot. Definitley go with a 1st gen Dodge if you go this route. I think engine height is going to be a substantial issue because the motors sat pretty high in those frames. Might be worth a look. You know what is involved doing it the way that I am so you will have something to judge it against labor-wise.
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