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01-03-2010, 11:41 PM
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best way to go 4x4
i own a 1965 c 10 and wont to make it a 4x4 on a low budget thinking about a 4 or 6 in lift idk what frame to look into buying or 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton frame?
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01-04-2010, 03:17 AM
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Re: best way to go 4x4
Frame is basically the same for 1/2's and 3/4's. If you can't find a frame of your vintage, I would try looking at the 73-87 frame. 35"s are fine with 1/2 ton, but 3/4"s would be better if you should ever get the need to go bigger. Trevor
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01-04-2010, 03:43 AM
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Re: best way to go 4x4
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01-04-2010, 03:47 AM
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Re: best way to go 4x4
Is there much of a weight difference between 1/2T and 3/4T?
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01-04-2010, 08:09 AM
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Re: best way to go 4x4
Nothing significant.Less than a passenger.The`73-ups are very plentiful.Measure your wheel base and go from there.Is yours long or short?If short and the later are too long,stretching a K/5 frame is another option.
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01-04-2010, 11:51 AM
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Re: best way to go 4x4
ok thank you im going to look into a 3/4 ton frame mine is lwb but wont to make it swb
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