S10 Swap how to

[Garyhenrich]

Originally Posted by skymangs

Next is the placement of those cab stands.

Front cab stands - measure 2 1/8th" forward of the oval frame hole just behind the flare of the frame (right behind front wheel). Scribe a vertical line. This will mark the rear edge of the front cab stand.

Rear cab stands - measure 10 1/2" from the rear of the 5/8" round frame hole, or 33 1/4" behind the rear edge of the front cab stand. Scribe a vertical line, this will be the front edge of your rear cab stand.

Note. If you are putting together a longbed (123" wb.) use the 33 1/4" measurement for your rear cab stand.

I have been trying to figure this out, and something must be different on my frame. It's a 84 s-10, 117", std cab, long bed. I keep coming up with 34 3/4", not the 33 1/4". Is it possible my older frame had the holes in different spots?

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by Garyhenrich

I have been trying to figure this out, and something must be different on my frame. It's a 84 s-10, 117", std cab, long bed. I keep coming up with 34 3/4", not the 33 1/4". Is it possible my older frame had the holes in different spots?

I have an 84 frame at the shop. I'll do some measuring after the holiday.

[BlueJeep]

54 looks great! Where did you find that flex coupling between the MAF and the intake tube(4" I assume)? Also what did you use for an A/C compressor?

[Garyhenrich]

Originally Posted by skymangs

I have an 84 frame at the shop. I'll do some measuring after the holiday.

Here is my math on my frame. 84 s10 std cab long bed 117"
Front edge of oval hole to rear edge of 5/8 hole, 43 1/4"
Add 2 1/8" from oval to rear of front stand, total 45 3/8"
Remove 10 1/2" to get to front edge of rear stand 34 7/8"

This should be 33 1/4", where did I go wrong.
I do understand, tack them on, put cab on, confirm engine space, make corrections as needed, pull cab, finish weld, but I would like to avoid any suprises. Great thread, thanks so much for the help.