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Originally Posted by drob_NY
I am currently looking for a frame for my 1968 4x4 1/2 ton (Chevy) and was wondering if anyone could advise me on the differences between the 3/4 and 1/2 frames. I have found a 1972 3/4 rolling chassis (GMC) but I would like to stick with my 1/2 ton running gear and suspension. Are the frames the same? Will the 1/2 ton running gear and suspension bolt up to a 3/4 frame? If so is it a major fabrication project? Any advice is appreciated.
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I noticed that no one has answered your question so I will give my 2 cents. I am not a 4x4 guy but I would think that they are the same. GMC and Chevy used the same basic frames for all of the 1967-72 C10, K10, K5. They just had different brackets and attaching points. It doesn’t take much fabricating to swap any of the frames between each other. I believe that it is the same for swapping a C10 to a C20 and so on. As long as you are going 4x4 to 4x4, I think you should be fine. (remember there is always some fab work even with “over the counter bolt on” parts)
If it were me, I would spend some time taking a few measurements on the 2 and you should be able to figure it out with out too much effort.
Just a thought? Why not use the ¾ running gear. You would have a much stronger foundation for your project.
Are there any 4x4 guys out there that can help???
Keep up the good work!!