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10-31-2004, 10:59 PM
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It just doesn't matter
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Suspension upgrade
Ok guys- a newbie here...What is the best/ cheapest/ cleanest way to upgrade these trucks. I read a little about the S-10 frame swap, but am unsure as to whether I want to have to remount the bed and such.
I want to drive the truck everyday, and still be safe/ reliable enough to use as a truck. Truck will be lowered. I am looking at probably just doing a primered black shop-truck look. Let me know what you think. 
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11-01-2004, 01:49 AM
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I was looking at some upgrade parts in the LMC catalog,cause I wanted power steering,and it is pretty expensive,but doable.
]I am concidering the S10 swap myself.It looks like it wouldn't be too hard,plus the late model suspension would be easy to get parts for.Disk brakes,PS PB,IFS,5 lug axels,V8 swap made easy,several things are really pulling me that way.Not to mention I have the exact frame I need already,which would cut costs to nearly 0 in my case.The brakets to convert to PS are 100+ and then you still have a straight axel,and drum brakes. The frame swap is gonna take some time,and work,but the end result would be worth it IMO.
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11-01-2004, 01:33 PM
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It just doesn't matter
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Thanks for the reply- I was actually just thinking of splicing on an S-10 clip to the frame. I definately want the updated steering/ brakes/ etc., but I don't like the kick up the S-10 frame has at the rear by the bed. I read somewhere that you have to raise the bed, and lower the fenders(?) to accommodate the kick-up in the frame. My bed has most of the original wood in it, and I don't want to disturb it anymore than neccessary.
Thanks again for the help!
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11-01-2004, 03:14 PM
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Still drivin' a Rat Rod
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There is a good article TX Firefighter linked to,you have to join the boards to read it,but it is a detailed how-to.You might have a look if you haven't seen it.
S-10 Frame Swap
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12-14-2004, 11:01 PM
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I cant get the link to work. I am a member of The Jalopy Journal, I even leave a window open while I am logged in but I get an error message when I click on the link. Is there another way to see the article?
Thanks for the help Mikey
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12-14-2004, 11:23 PM
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Never Mind, I figured it out. Thanks anyway.
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12-15-2004, 01:07 AM
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http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Info/F-Installations.htm look under installations
http://www.mongosgarage.com/S47/progress.htm these may help along w/So Whats info.....joe
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