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crazy longhorn · 11-19-2002, 08:45 PM

I think you will find a minor difference in frame rail width where the spring perches go(about 1/4"). My longhorn, is a little different than the other leaf equipped trucks(straight rails). I measure right at 34" outside to outside on the rails. My 78 20 series is more like 34 1/4".......a 1/8" plate tween the frame & perches on ea side? You would have to drill all the holes, as the lenghts on the springs are different than the 2wd leafs from 67-72(your 65 frame is a "close Mohican"). If you like fab work, I think it could be done! On the front, you might just bolt the complete crossmember under the 65 from the later truck. Good luck.....crazy AL

11-19-2002, 08:45 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I think you will find a minor difference in frame rail width where the spring perches go(about 1/4"). My longhorn, is a little different than the other leaf equipped trucks(straight rails). I measure right at 34" outside to outside on the rails. My 78 20 series is more like 34 1/4".......a 1/8" plate tween the frame & perches on ea side? You would have to drill all the holes, as the lenghts on the springs are different than the 2wd leafs from 67-72(your 65 frame is a "close Mohican"). If you like fab work, I think it could be done! On the front, you might just bolt the complete crossmember under the 65 from the later truck. Good luck.....crazy AL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....