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Old 01-13-2011, 10:41 AM
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longbox frame to shortbox frame?

I have a 1983 longbox with a shortbox flatdeck modified onto it. I have found a sandblasted short box 1st gen frame, can I swap frames? What would I need to buy? Is it just driveshafts? any info or direction to links would be helpfull. Thanks.
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rear driveshaft possibly all you need? might need to shorten a few lines and such, like e-brake.
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Just the rear driveshaft. You'll need to have it shortened, or get one for a SWB. The length difference is from the cab back, +/- 6". 79-83 SWB = 103", 79-83 LWB = 109". And yeah, the brake lines, fuel lines and what-have-ya will need shortened too.

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welp, there ya go!
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Originally Posted by MudHippy
Just the rear driveshaft. You'll need to have it shortened, or get one for a SWB. The length difference is from the cab back, +/- 6". 79-83 SWB = 103", 79-83 LWB = 109". And yeah, the brake lines, fuel lines and what-have-ya will need shortened too.
Actually he might be able to get away with keeping ghhis old lines in tact by putting in some relief bends lol
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