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Nov 21, 2011 | 01:38 PM

Sprout22

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Frame swap question

Will my 70 truck work on any of the dent truck frames?

Nov 21, 2011 | 02:51 PM

HIO Silver

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Will my 70 truck work on any of the dent truck frames?

Yes BUT, you really need to read this write-up: Chassis Comparison - '67-'72 vs. '73-'79 - FORDification.com

It should answer your questions

Nov 21, 2011 | 02:58 PM

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2wd drive chassis are pretty much the same from 65-72. You should be able to direct swap between those with no issues.

In 73 Ford added 4" to the rear of the cab behind the cab mounts adding the length under the bed. One can use the 73-79 chassis in a swap but will have to deal with the 4".

John

Nov 21, 2011 | 03:03 PM

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Thanks for the info. That helped a lot.

Nov 21, 2011 | 04:11 PM

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Yes BUT, you really need to read this write-up: Chassis Comparison - '67-'72 vs. '73-'79 - FORDification.com

It should answer your questions

The article left out another option for the 2" that needs compensated for. Put the outer skins from the bump on the dent box adding 2" to the front. It would be another virtually unnoticable. If me I think I would split the difference as in the first option listed. You can play with wheelbase a bit without anyone noticing. I lengthened mine when I did the suspension swaps to get a little bit better ride. Longer wheelbase gives a better ride. I didn't add much but I did add to it. About an inch to the front and another 1/2" or so to the rear.

Nov 21, 2011 | 08:42 PM

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hey guys, thanks for all the info but i think it too much work for me. lol. I only asked because I can get the dent frame a lot easier than i can find a bump frame. Guess i'll jus keep lookin for a bump. thanks guys