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04-15-2022, 05:34 PM
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Re: subframe question
Sorry, thought you said 81 up.
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04-15-2022, 06:03 PM
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Location: Ridgeley WV
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Re: subframe question
Quote:
square body. |
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04-15-2022, 11:03 PM
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#78 |
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Location: SOAP LAKE Washington
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Re: subframe question
I have a 57 one ton and I installed 73 3/4 ton frame on my truck and it could'nt have worked out better, I cut a c shape right behind where shocks were mounted. I then removed the rotors and calipers, installed 1988 one ton rotors, put the calipers back on and a proportioning valve and a dual chamber m cylinder in the stock location with a booster and it rides, handles, steers, and stops like a 73 to 85 square body. make sure to right down any V I N or serial number you come across, most frames are numbered on the front. and make sure (most important) that you keep the wheel base the same.
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04-15-2022, 11:06 PM
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Re: subframe question
Included some pics if it helps. TonyMann.
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04-21-2022, 11:10 PM
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Re: subframe question
can get a 91 1 ton dually frame but not sure on making it work.
also can get a mid 90's 3500 hd. it has 19.5 wheels and 454ci with 4l80e Those years have a lot more curves in the frame. |
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05-12-2022, 12:15 AM
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#81 |
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Re: subframe question
Got my hands on a perfect 1980 long bed 3/4 ton frame. Looks like I will do the complete swap instead of the graft after all.
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05-12-2022, 08:23 AM
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Re: subframe question
Nice. Post up so.e pics when you get rolling in it.
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06-14-2022, 06:51 PM
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Re: subframe question
8 inches removed from wheelbase
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06-14-2022, 07:06 PM
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Re: subframe question
Nice fitment. Should weld up nice.
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06-19-2022, 04:12 PM
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Re: subframe question
plates bolted into place and ready to weld.
I know the plates are overkill but I like to over engineer everything. |
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06-19-2022, 04:19 PM
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Re: subframe question
frame is nice and straight
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06-24-2022, 02:47 PM
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Re: subframe question
cab mounts installed
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04-07-2023, 07:58 PM
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Re: subframe question
engine and tranny is in
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04-07-2023, 08:00 PM
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Re: subframe question
1st suburban tank bracket installed
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04-07-2023, 08:05 PM
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Re: subframe question
good forward progress. keep plugging away and soon it will be together.
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