10-27-2016, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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EZ-Chassis swap kits?
Has anyone used the EZ-Chassis swap kits to put a 73-87 frame in a 2nd gen?
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10-27-2016, 10:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: EZ-Chassis swap kits?
haven't used their kit yet but plan to in near future for my 58 and my wifes 55
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10-27-2016, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: EZ-Chassis swap kits?
I've seen firsthand an 88-98 4wd frame under a '57. The 4wd width doesn't leave much room for wider tires but it does fit. I think the 2wd is narrower by a couple-few inches and would be a better choice. For a longbed pickup you have to cut and re-weld either the square body or GMT-400, so why not go with the newer / better running gear? Frames are the same width, I'd think you could reuse the OE brackets if you punched the rivets out.
If you have a shortbed, bets are off.
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10-29-2016, 01:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: EZ-Chassis swap kits?
From what I know. There is absolutely no way that the pictures on their websites can be of their kits. The measurements just don't make sense. I got a 504 kit, and the brackets were way to tall.
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10-29-2016, 01:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: EZ-Chassis swap kits?
And they cost to damn much.
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10-29-2016, 01:51 PM | #6 |
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Re: EZ-Chassis swap kits?
hey man, welcome back!!
hows life on the mend?
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11-03-2016, 12:12 PM | #8 |
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great, I'm still using Dragon speak and a head mouse. I still can't walk on my own, but I can walk with a walker. All in all I can't complain too much, it's better than being dead.
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Seeing your post made my day! SOOOO glad to see you back. Keep moving forward. Look forward to more of your knowledge soon.
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