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Mudder · 01-13-2005, 06:40 AM

Using a newer frame does have some advantages and some disadvantages. Frame will need to be shortened a little. Use the old body mounts. If you can get a high hump you wont need much body lift. Believe the frames are a little wider in the rear of the newer trucks allowing the use of the newer Blazer tanks. You get disks with the front axle. I have pictures of all the mounts/etc if you decide to go this route. It would be easier using a 67-72 chassis, but then again I do believe there are some things about the newer frames that are better.

01-13-2005, 06:40 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Using a newer frame does have some advantages and some disadvantages. Frame will need to be shortened a little. Use the old body mounts. If you can get a high hump you wont need much body lift. Believe the frames are a little wider in the rear of the newer trucks allowing the use of the newer Blazer tanks. You get disks with the front axle. I have pictures of all the mounts/etc if you decide to go this route. It would be easier using a 67-72 chassis, but then again I do believe there are some things about the newer frames that are better.



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