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Elliot949 · 05-07-2013, 08:02 AM

I have a 67 3/4 Ton pickup... I am going to convert it to a Short wide bed 1/2T... The question I have is will the suspension from a 1/2T bolt straight onto the chassis of a 3/4t frame or what would need to be changed...

Thanks...

Dan

Shyguy · 05-07-2013, 10:08 AM

The best way I have found is to take the whole front cradle from one frame and move it to the other with all the associated parts.

I am sure others will chime in with more info.

bodydropped68 · 05-07-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

I have a 67 3/4 Ton pickup... I am going to convert it to a Short wide bed 1/2T... The question I have is will the suspension from a 1/2T bolt straight onto the chassis of a 3/4t frame or what would need to be changed...

Thanks...

Dan

Yes it will. Swap the upper and lower control arms and steering components tie rods center link etc spindles brakes etc and bolt your 1/2 ton rear end in bleed the brakes and go.

Bomp · 05-07-2013, 10:26 AM

I slid a '79 1/2 ton under my '66 c20. I only had to drill two holes and it becomes obvious where to drill when installing.

Elliot949 · 05-07-2013, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys... I am probably going to go with some aftermarket tubular upper and lower A- Arms and I want it to sit lower but not on the ground so maybe a 4" drop spindle...

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-07-2013, 08:33 PM

If you swap a 67-72 complete front crossmember and rear axle it will bolt in. 73-87 require a couple of holes to be drilled and others enlarged
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05-07-2013, 08:02 AM	#1
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	ok here is a question for you guys... I have a 67 3/4 Ton pickup... I am going to convert it to a Short wide bed 1/2T... The question I have is will the suspension from a 1/2T bolt straight onto the chassis of a 3/4t frame or what would need to be changed... Thanks... Dan

05-07-2013, 10:08 AM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: ok here is a question for you guys... The best way I have found is to take the whole front cradle from one frame and move it to the other with all the associated parts. I am sure others will chime in with more info. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

05-07-2013, 10:26 AM	#4
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: ok here is a question for you guys... I slid a '79 1/2 ton under my '66 c20. I only had to drill two holes and it becomes obvious where to drill when installing.

05-07-2013, 06:56 PM	#5
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: ok here is a question for you guys... Thanks guys... I am probably going to go with some aftermarket tubular upper and lower A- Arms and I want it to sit lower but not on the ground so maybe a 4" drop spindle...

05-07-2013, 08:33 PM	#6
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: ok here is a question for you guys... If you swap a 67-72 complete front crossmember and rear axle it will bolt in. 73-87 require a couple of holes to be drilled and others enlarged Posted via Mobile Device



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