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unclejtl · 02-16-2018, 03:18 PM

hi, I'm getting a 56 gmc 150 long bed today! woohoo! coming over from the dark side (f--d), and have some questions. being that my truck is a 3/4 ton is all the suspension stuff compatible with 1/2 ton? maybe I should tell you my plan...

LS 6.0 /4l80e, IFS, 12 bolt, a/c, PS, PB, 3-4" drop, re-do the interior, leave the exterior (except re-do bed wood). we have a 1958 kenskill travel trailer that it's gonna pull with the comfort of a newer truck. trailer weight is around 4K or so.

I wanted the long bed and heaver frame for stability pulling the trailer. now mind you, we will probably only pull the trailer 6-8 times a year. I'm building a daily driver.

I guess I'm wondering if anyone out there has done this with a 3/4 ton truck? rear spring lengths the same? or am I gonna have to move mounting perches? front frame width the same for the IFS kit?

any imput is appreciated.

oh yes, one other thing, I used to use photobucket to post photos and now they want some ridiculous amount of money. I have looked here on how to post photos and cannot find the thread. can someone lead me to it?
thanks

**idbeast** · 02-16-2018, 03:49 PM

_Ogre has a fix for photobucket in his signature at the bottom of his page!
photobucket fix

**mr48chev** · 02-16-2018, 04:05 PM

Well the photo deal is easy. Click on "go advanced' next to the post tab below where you are writing. Then to the right of the smiley fact at the top click on the paper clip (attachements0 and the page shows up to select photos.

You select your photos and then hit upload and wait and a close window sign will pop up when they are uploaded.
I have trouble with slow internet and can't upload more than one or two at a time but you shouldn't have an issue with good internet.

As far as independent front end take a look at the crossmeber that Industrial chassis in Phoenix has for TF trucks. I don't think there is a difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames in that part of the frame. The kit uses Dodge Dakota pieces and you can use the big rotors off the full size pickups or vans.
http://www.industrialchassisinc.com/...959-gm-trucks/

Click on the instruction sheet and it gives detailed instructions with photos

That would let you have big brakes on the front with the 11-3/4 rotors.

unclejtl · 02-16-2018, 04:23 PM

thanks guys!

unclejtl · 02-16-2018, 04:27 PM

here it is ready to be delivered

Erics51chevy · 02-16-2018, 09:15 PM

A couple crossmembers that i ordered for my 3600 were for a 3100. And they were a couple inches short. Boxed and welded them in anyway. Dont think too many companies make parts for a 3600. I found a 3100 front axle on craiglist and switched it out. The wheel spindles are smaller for a 3100 and they make a disc brake conversion for it. But i think they make one for the 3600 now.

**mongocanfly** · 02-16-2018, 09:24 PM

its much easier to just put your pics straight to this site...heres how....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures
well I see you've already got it...my puter must not have updated or something...

unclejtl · 02-17-2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erics51chevy

A couple crossmembers that i ordered for my 3600 were for a 3100. And they were a couple inches short. Boxed and welded them in anyway. Dont think too many companies make parts for a 3600. I found a 3100 front axle on craiglist and switched it out. The wheel spindles are smaller for a 3100 and they make a disc brake conversion for it. But i think they make one for the 3600 now.

Thanks. I better measure my frame before ordering.
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unclejtl · 02-17-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

its much easier to just put your pics straight to this site...heres how....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures
well I see you've already got it...my puter must not have updated or something...

Took this old man a bit, but I figured it out. Thanks!
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_Ogre · 02-17-2018, 01:55 PM

according to the chevy factory assembly manual the 3200 1/2t lwb and 3600 3/4t trucks use the same frame
different suspension obviously

**mr48chev** · 02-17-2018, 02:25 PM

Looks better than one I sold a few years ago.

unclejtl · 02-17-2018, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

according to the chevy factory assembly manual the 3200 1/2t lwb and 3600 3/4t trucks use the same frame
different suspension obviously

Great! Thanks!
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_Ogre · 02-18-2018, 02:54 PM

which also means the front/rear 3100 suspension kits will fit your 3600 frame

Richard2112 · 02-18-2018, 03:30 PM

Nice lookin' truck.

unclejtl · 02-18-2018, 06:27 PM

Good news! Thanks guys!
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02-16-2018, 03:18 PM	#1
unclejtl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: oak view, ca Posts: 9	new guy with questions hi, I'm getting a 56 gmc 150 long bed today! woohoo! coming over from the dark side (f--d), and have some questions. being that my truck is a 3/4 ton is all the suspension stuff compatible with 1/2 ton? maybe I should tell you my plan... LS 6.0 /4l80e, IFS, 12 bolt, a/c, PS, PB, 3-4" drop, re-do the interior, leave the exterior (except re-do bed wood). we have a 1958 kenskill travel trailer that it's gonna pull with the comfort of a newer truck. trailer weight is around 4K or so. I wanted the long bed and heaver frame for stability pulling the trailer. now mind you, we will probably only pull the trailer 6-8 times a year. I'm building a daily driver. I guess I'm wondering if anyone out there has done this with a 3/4 ton truck? rear spring lengths the same? or am I gonna have to move mounting perches? front frame width the same for the IFS kit? any imput is appreciated. oh yes, one other thing, I used to use photobucket to post photos and now they want some ridiculous amount of money. I have looked here on how to post photos and cannot find the thread. can someone lead me to it? thanks

02-16-2018, 03:49 PM	#2
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: new guy with questions _Ogre has a fix for photobucket in his signature at the bottom of his page! photobucket fix

02-16-2018, 04:05 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: new guy with questions Well the photo deal is easy. Click on "go advanced' next to the post tab below where you are writing. Then to the right of the smiley fact at the top click on the paper clip (attachements0 and the page shows up to select photos. You select your photos and then hit upload and wait and a close window sign will pop up when they are uploaded. I have trouble with slow internet and can't upload more than one or two at a time but you shouldn't have an issue with good internet. As far as independent front end take a look at the crossmeber that Industrial chassis in Phoenix has for TF trucks. I don't think there is a difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames in that part of the frame. The kit uses Dodge Dakota pieces and you can use the big rotors off the full size pickups or vans. http://www.industrialchassisinc.com/...959-gm-trucks/ Click on the instruction sheet and it gives detailed instructions with photos That would let you have big brakes on the front with the 11-3/4 rotors. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-16-2018, 04:23 PM	#4
unclejtl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: oak view, ca Posts: 9	Re: new guy with questions thanks guys!

02-16-2018, 04:27 PM	#5
unclejtl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: oak view, ca Posts: 9	Re: new guy with questions here it is ready to be delivered Attached Images

02-16-2018, 09:15 PM	#6
Erics51chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fort Washington Pa Posts: 145	Re: new guy with questions A couple crossmembers that i ordered for my 3600 were for a 3100. And they were a couple inches short. Boxed and welded them in anyway. Dont think too many companies make parts for a 3600. I found a 3100 front axle on craiglist and switched it out. The wheel spindles are smaller for a 3100 and they make a disc brake conversion for it. But i think they make one for the 3600 now.

02-16-2018, 09:24 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: new guy with questions its much easier to just put your pics straight to this site...heres how....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures well I see you've already got it...my puter must not have updated or something... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-17-2018, 01:55 PM	#10
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: new guy with questions according to the chevy factory assembly manual the 3200 1/2t lwb and 3600 3/4t trucks use the same frame different suspension obviously __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-17-2018, 02:25 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: new guy with questions Looks better than one I sold a few years ago. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-18-2018, 02:54 PM	#13
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: new guy with questions which also means the front/rear 3100 suspension kits will fit your 3600 frame __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-18-2018, 03:30 PM	#14
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: new guy with questions Nice lookin' truck.

02-18-2018, 06:27 PM	#15
unclejtl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: oak view, ca Posts: 9	Re: new guy with questions Good news! Thanks guys! Posted via Mobile Device



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