05-18-2012, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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91 r3500 swap
About to convert a r3500 to 1/2 to running gear.
What will or wont interchange. Going to ream the 1/2 ton spindles to the bigger ball joint. Which outer tie rod do i use? And are the brake hose the same diameter on the inboard side of the frame? And will the 3500 m/c work with 1/2 ton calipers? Its a daily driver im trying to collect as many parts as i can. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-20-2012, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: 91 r3500 swap
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05-22-2012, 11:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: 91 r3500 swap
Brake hoses are the same.
1 ton TRE's are larger diameter than 1/2 ton. That will require reaming or you could convert all the steering components to the half ton stuff. The steering boxes are the same. 1 ton MC has a larger bore. It would work but will most likely make the brakes feel spongy. You can bolt a 1/2 ton MC on to the one ton hydro-boost. half ton rear axles have a different spring perch spacing than the ton trucks, so plan on moving them also. I am guessing you want to do this swap to go 5 lug?
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05-23-2012, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: 91 r3500 swap
My bro n laws crew cab. And yeah 5 lug swap and 3.08 gear. I was hoping to use 1/2 ton outer tie rods and 1 t inners.
If the spring pads matter the 3500 is a single rear wheel. The plan is a 4/6 drop. And 18's and he wants to leave it long bed. Wonder what a 4.10 14 bolt is worth?? Posted via Mobile Device
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