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**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2008, 06:35 PM

Like mentioned all the holes are not there. Mainly for the shackle mount for the front spring. I am in the process of doing this to my 72 longhorn. When i get it far enough I will post up pics and info. I am planning on cutting the part of the frame where the e brake knotches are and installing a flat piece of steel there so it looks factory. I may even replace the rear spring hanger because I am using 6" lift springs in the front and if I don't replace that hanger, I will need a 10" block. LOL I think the biggest difference in the frames, is the 1/2 frame rail heighth is shorter than the 3/4. But I am not 100% on that.

10-22-2008, 06:35 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: frame swap for a 4x4 Like mentioned all the holes are not there. Mainly for the shackle mount for the front spring. I am in the process of doing this to my 72 longhorn. When i get it far enough I will post up pics and info. I am planning on cutting the part of the frame where the e brake knotches are and installing a flat piece of steel there so it looks factory. I may even replace the rear spring hanger because I am using 6" lift springs in the front and if I don't replace that hanger, I will need a 10" block. LOL I think the biggest difference in the frames, is the 1/2 frame rail heighth is shorter than the 3/4. But I am not 100% on that.