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03-21-2016, 10:47 AM

patrickk1

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Re: 62' x-frame to ladder frame

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Originally Posted by notsolo

IMO X frames are stronger, front cross member swap from a 72-87 is just as easy, 22 gallon Poly gas tank from a 1992-1996 caprice wagon works well with the extra width in the back.

I agree. I'd rather have the x-frame and make the very minor mods necessary to do a 72-87 swap or aftermarket setup.

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