Lets see your Short bed 3/4 tons!

[bigblockhemi]

i have one its a 72 3/4 ton i cut down to a short bed but i cant post a pic :/

[blazerboy_4life]

Originally Posted by bigblockhemi

i have one its a 72 3/4 ton i cut down to a short bed but i cant post a pic :/

Can you pm or email some pics? I would even take a text at this point. Lol

Im sure it will look as good if not better than a long box. Im just a visual person and need an image to get my mind moving better.

This 3/4 ton set up is going on a half ton frame and springs (eventually bags) so it shouldnt ride any different than a regular half ton I wouldnt think. Would it?
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[Stocker]

Originally Posted by blazerboy_4life

This 3/4 ton set up is going on a half ton frame and springs (eventually bags) so it shouldnt ride any different than a regular half ton I wouldnt think. Would it?

The only apparent ride difference would be caused by the heavier axle/suspension components. Increased unsprung weight will make the shocks work harder and will affect ride quality somewhat -- though maybe not enough to matter, or even enough to be noticeable.

[bigblockhemi]

sure i have lots of pics u can email me bighemizuk@yahoo.com and ill send u some asap

[Boog]

The 3/4 ton springs are stiffer also. Harsher ride with shorter wheelbase and reduced weight. I suppose you could stick with 1/2 ton springs though.

[blazerboy_4life]

Still nobody has any pics??

[obijuan]

pretend you added two more lug studs to each wheel. otherwise its visually the same.

[haysonj]

Originally Posted by blazerboy_4life

Still nobody has any pics??

Not a two wheel drive but here is a short fleet 3/4 ton 4x4 It has a 14 bolt rear dana 44 front T400, 208 transfer and a Gear Vendors OD with 12.50 x 35 tires

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by special-K

Ford 9"s are power robbers. No one seems to mention that. A Dana 60 is a better rear,if you ask me. You can put c-clip eliminators in 12-bolts,as well as all sorts of goodies.

Yup... also the pinion hits right in the middle of the ring gear, where a 12 bolt and Dana grab the ring gear lower on the ring. It was either Moser or Strange that offered a 9" 3rd member with a 12 bolt pinion style. So you could run the 9" housing and not have c-clips, but have the strength of the where the 12 bolt pionion grabs the ring.

Originally Posted by blazerboy_4life

Still nobody has any pics??

You're asking for a needle in a haystack. Just ain't gonna be many around. I'm sure cats have done it... but very few.

Gary

[davepl]

Originally Posted by Boog

The 3/4 ton springs are stiffer also. Harsher ride with shorter wheelbase and reduced weight. I suppose you could stick with 1/2 ton springs though.

Well you should definitely adjust the spring rates to be appropriate for the reduced weight if you shorten one.

The 3/4T trucks have a taller and more substantial cab mount, which should actually improve the ride (if all else were equal) over the 1/2T trucks.

I for one am glad mine's a 3/4T, as I work my way back through reassembly, everything in the shop manual reinforces the fact they're just better built. I can't count how many times I've seen "Torque to 120ftlbs (210ftlbs for C2500)" and so on.

Of course they're probably worth less, as the trucks "catch on" with the collector market they're still looking for shortbox man-cars.

[sameyrasmea72]

before and after.