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Old 02-24-2011, 05:47 PM
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Contemplating a cab swap this summer...

I have a SWB and I'm thinking of swapping over to an X-cab on the short wheel base chassis. I'm lookin for some info before I get serious about this.

1. What technical issues should I be looking out for?

2. Any fame mount differences? Will I need to fab up some mounts?

3. I'm in Canada and I'd like to get as complete as possible a cab that is totally rust free. Anyone have some pointers for something from AZ, TX, CA etc?
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measurements for each chassis is in the factory service manuals, I would study the differences in the frame. http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/
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depends how good your fab skills are, you would have to move cab mounts and bed mounts as well as bob the bed.
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yea I think I'll just do a flatbed for now.

From the FSM it looks like I would only need to move the rear cab mounts back about a foot or so. That should be easy enough.
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If I am not mistaken someone on here has done this before.
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hmmmm lookie here: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...ended+cab+swap
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I guess I should to a body lift but cutting the cab may be a better idea. I don't plan on using the rear seats anyhow I just wanna be able to stretch my legs and have some storage.
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