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Miller92 · 03-10-2011, 11:58 PM

I found a guy down the road that is selling a '73-'87 Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 and I was thinking about getting it and doing a frame swap under my '63 LWB Fleet side. Anybody know if it would fit or would the frame be too long to put under my pickup?

Thanks

**Captainfab** · 03-11-2011, 01:47 AM

Read here....
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452192

There is a fair amount of work involved. I've done it on a 2wd using a pickup frame and would never do it on a 2wd again.

If I were wanting a '63-'66 4x4, I would just mount the 4x4 running gear under the original frame. It is still a fair amount of work, and you will need some fabrication equipment and skills.

jonzcustomshop · 03-11-2011, 10:37 AM

also I think the sub wheelbase is 129.5 , your lwb is 127

Miller92 · 03-11-2011, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Maybe I'll just slam it and trade somebody with a 4x4. lol

biohazardbill · 03-11-2011, 09:16 PM

I made my own brackets when I was doing this swap for the 65. The brackets bolt into the stock location on the 65 and use the 73-87 springs. We ended up going a different route so I believe we have the brackets here if you want them. I know we have the fronts and the rear. We made both shackle flip and regular. I know where the shackle flip ones are, I would have to look for the other ones. You can have them if you want.. just pay the shipping...

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Miller92 · 03-12-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

I made my own brackets when I was doing this swap for the 65. The brackets bolt into the stock location on the 65 and use the 73-87 springs. We ended up going a different route so I believe we have the brackets here if you want them. I know we have the fronts and the rear. We made both shackle flip and regular. I know where the shackle flip ones are, I would have to look for the other ones. You can have them if you want.. just pay the shipping...

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Now thats a sick 4x4 job! lol awesome truck!

When you said they use the 73-87 springs, are you talking about leaf springs?

Miller92 · 03-12-2011, 02:07 AM

You have any pics of these brackets?

biohazardbill · 03-12-2011, 08:25 AM

Yes leaf springs, I will take some pics tonight or tomorrow.

Miller92 · 03-12-2011, 03:32 PM

Ok cool thanks!

biohazardbill · 03-14-2011, 11:28 AM

Ok here ya go, they are still on the truck and outside so they have some surface rust.

The first two are the front bracket it has the spring hanger as well as the mount for the radiator support. You may have to adjust the radiator support as I never had the front clip on the truck with these installed. For the rear of the front spring you will need to get the piece from a 73 - 87 truck. Four rivets each side and then place these in position on your truck, they should be able to be found at any local junk yard. We had some but they may have got tossed as we did a scrap metal run not to long ago, I will look if you want these.

This pic is the front hanger for the rear spring

This is shackle flip for the rear, I think i may still have the ones me made for the non flip but they may have went with the scrap metal. Again I can look if you are interested.

03-10-2011, 11:58 PM	#1
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Ok guys, got a frame swap question... I found a guy down the road that is selling a '73-'87 Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 and I was thinking about getting it and doing a frame swap under my '63 LWB Fleet side. Anybody know if it would fit or would the frame be too long to put under my pickup? Thanks

03-11-2011, 01:47 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... Read here.... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452192 There is a fair amount of work involved. I've done it on a 2wd using a pickup frame and would never do it on a 2wd again. If I were wanting a '63-'66 4x4, I would just mount the 4x4 running gear under the original frame. It is still a fair amount of work, and you will need some fabrication equipment and skills. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-11-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... also I think the sub wheelbase is 129.5 , your lwb is 127 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 03-11-2011 at 10:40 AM. Reason: put in right #

03-11-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... Thanks for the info guys. Maybe I'll just slam it and trade somebody with a 4x4. lol

03-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#5
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... I made my own brackets when I was doing this swap for the 65. The brackets bolt into the stock location on the 65 and use the 73-87 springs. We ended up going a different route so I believe we have the brackets here if you want them. I know we have the fronts and the rear. We made both shackle flip and regular. I know where the shackle flip ones are, I would have to look for the other ones. You can have them if you want.. just pay the shipping... went from to

03-12-2011, 02:07 AM	#7
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... You have any pics of these brackets?

03-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#8
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... Yes leaf springs, I will take some pics tonight or tomorrow.

03-12-2011, 03:32 PM	#9
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... Ok cool thanks!

03-14-2011, 11:28 AM	#10
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Ok guys, got a frame swap question... Ok here ya go, they are still on the truck and outside so they have some surface rust. The first two are the front bracket it has the spring hanger as well as the mount for the radiator support. You may have to adjust the radiator support as I never had the front clip on the truck with these installed. For the rear of the front spring you will need to get the piece from a 73 - 87 truck. Four rivets each side and then place these in position on your truck, they should be able to be found at any local junk yard. We had some but they may have got tossed as we did a scrap metal run not to long ago, I will look if you want these. This pic is the front hanger for the rear spring This is shackle flip for the rear, I think i may still have the ones me made for the non flip but they may have went with the scrap metal. Again I can look if you are interested.



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