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Old 09-21-2022, 07:33 PM   #1
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Frame swap question.

I am trying to figure out if a 67-72 truck body will fit on any other year frames.
I purchased a 72 basket case k20. Not real happy with the condition of the frame. Will a 73-to 87 frame fit? I have tried to find info but only found a couple threads and they say the early body won't fit correctly on the newer frame.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 09-21-2022, 07:43 PM   #2
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Re: Frame swap question.

https://youtu.be/dahVzNjZoHQ

There are differences from front to back. It can be done.
This guy has a good video of a side by side comparison.
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Old 09-21-2022, 08:15 PM   #3
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Re: Frame swap question.

Thank you.
That pretty much answers my question.
It's not going to work for me.
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Old 09-21-2022, 09:22 PM   #4
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Re: Frame swap question.

I have a customer that put his on a Tahoe frame
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Old 09-22-2022, 12:22 AM   #5
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Re: Frame swap question.

That had to be a lot of fab work. But worth it I bet.
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Old 09-22-2022, 02:25 PM   #6
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Re: Frame swap question.

Tahoe chassis for me, but it is a lot of fabrication.
with stock setup they sit kinda high (like4x4), going to add drop spindles.
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Old 09-22-2022, 02:44 PM   #7
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Re: Frame swap question.

If you are going to keep it 4x4 don’t put it on a Tahoe frame, keep the front solid axle. That’s my personal opinion. It can be made to work with a square body frame but it will require an inch or so body lift to get everything sitting level. Also the squares have a little longer wheel base.
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