View Single Post
Old 01-22-2020, 12:04 PM   #4
Ziegelsteinfaust
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Temple City
Posts: 3,559
Re: 72 k10 Suburban Chassis Swap

I have seen one where the Suburban was kind of above the new suburban frame, and in what almost looked like a standard body lift. He used side steps, and custom bumpers to hide much of it.

Also I put my Willys Wagon on a F150 TTB frame, and it still needs to be dolled up. In order to hide the sin going on down below. So my emotional vacation will be to fix the rust, and hide the mortal sins of the front end this February. The rear end looks quite well. With a almost factory side look. The front not so much, but it can be hidden well enough.

In the end either is a undertaking, and can be done quick enough. Depending on what you want out of the truck.

Better ride. New chassis.

Classic look, and bigger lifts. Old chassis.

If you do swap bodies. Rent a fork lift, and you can get it almost done in a 4 day weekend. Also raise the engine up to match the lift so you get oil pan clearance, and it looks better. Plus easier to service on the back end. Also my running gear need to be lifted up, and mounted properly too.

So in the end I want my Willys to look clean, and well thought out.
Ziegelsteinfaust is offline   Reply With Quote