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Old 11-28-2014, 08:56 AM   #9
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Re: 2006 Silverado body swap/frame(chassis) swap 4.3 2wd to 4.8 4wd

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Originally Posted by 1FastBrick View Post
Cabs are the same.

The main Difference is in the frame and 4x4 specific components.

Your ECU will not be set up for the 4x4 stuff so that will pose 1 small issue. Either use all the matching electronics from the donor chassis or have yours flashed to activate the 4x4 stuff.

You can use a floor jack and block up the cab and front sheet metal, then roll out the old chassis and swap in the new.

What ever you do Be very careful not to damage the cab/sheet metal.
My plan is to swap over everything specific from the 06 v8 4x4 that has to deal with VATs, such as pcm/ecu and body control module, I am wondering about ignition switch though. The steering column in the 06 4x4 is really loose or broken and the 06 2wd one is perfect.

I have tried to think of a way to block it up and roll out chassis but I can't, every way I look at it, it looks like I would have to remove rear wheels or the rearend completely.

I have noticed cabs are the same but I will have to cut a hole in floor pan for the manual 4x4 shifter I think.
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