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Old 05-05-2009, 09:53 AM   #1
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S-10 frames ??

ok im having trouble finding a 95+ regcab lwb. I habe found quite a few 92's regcab lwb. my question is what is the difference? I asked a few S-10 guys and they said there is not really any diffrance. So that said what is the reason for people telling me 95+ regcab lwb ?
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:28 AM   #2
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Re: S-10 frames ??

Not really sure why you are looking for a 95+... I'm in the process of doing my S10 swap right now and I just used a '91 (it was an extended cab so I had to cut 5" from it) but I would think any standard cab long box would work... only thing you are looking for is the correct wheelbase.

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Old 05-05-2009, 06:53 PM   #3
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Re: S-10 frames ??

i'm using a 93 s10 reg cab short box. the older s10's are eaiser to convert the gas tank if you are running a carb steup thats about it. the newer s10 98 and up have disk brake rear that is why guys like them so much.
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Old 05-05-2009, 08:43 PM   #4
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Re: S-10 frames ??

I used an 83 reg cab long bed. As far as I can tell, it doesn't really matter what year. It's all basically gonna be the same stuff to deal with. The newer ones just have more crap to take off if you have the the entire truck to tear apart. Other than that, once you get it down to the frame it's the basically the same.
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:01 PM   #5
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Re: S-10 frames ??

all s10 frames are the same.


the brakes and gas tank and i think motor mounts and such are different.
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:23 PM   #6
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Re: S-10 frames ??

well I thank everyone for the info im picking up a 92 std lwb this weekend to strip down.



anyone ever do a cummin's 6lb swap in a 52 yet ?
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:44 PM   #7
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Re: S-10 frames ??

someone was talking about it. like a 6bt or something


I think their really long

and their effing heavy.
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Re: S-10 frames ??

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someone was talking about it. like a 6bt or something


I think their really long

and their effing heavy.
yes thats what i ment 6bt. i have a 12v out of a 98 and putting in it my 52 so just wanted to see if anyone has done it or tryed and failed
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:59 AM   #9
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Re: S-10 frames ??

Not sure if the frame can handle the weight.

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Old 05-06-2009, 10:11 AM   #10
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i'm the newer s10 98 and up have disk brake rear that is why guys like them so much.
Not true. Same suspension and brakes all the way. The blazers had rear discs. Only diff should be the gas tank setup.
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not true. Same suspension and brakes all the way. The blazers had rear discs. Only diff should be the gas tank setup.
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