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Old 11-27-2012, 09:40 PM   #1
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Suburban body swap questions

I've found a body (shell and doors) to replace my rusted out 82. Am I going to be good lifting at the fire wall and rear, or do I need to support the middle while lifting?

Are there any issues I need to be aware of putting a mid-80's body on an 82 frame?
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Old 11-28-2012, 01:44 PM   #2
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Re: Suburban body swap questions

Support it in middle should have four supports an the body will fit fine on the older chassis
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Old 11-28-2012, 04:56 PM   #3
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Re: Suburban body swap questions

I don't understand the reply. I would like to know also. I am about to lift my body off later this winter.
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:32 PM   #4
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Re: Suburban body swap questions

I don't understand,either. Four supports would be two in the front (at the firewall) and two at the rear,right? I can't say from experience,but I think that should be enough. If the center of the body needs to bear weight on supports,where and how do you do that w/o damaging?
A later '80s body on an '82 frame is not a problem
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