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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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frame differences

are 1985 and 1988 single cab longbox frames the same?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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They should be SIMILAR, but most probably won't be the same, as they belong to different generations. Is there any particular reason you need this info?.
 
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looking at buying an 88 to put a 7.3 in it. my buddy has an 85 so if they are the same i can do some measuring on his to see if my 7.3 will fit in the 88
 
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You don't need to measure anything, it will fit, do a search, it has been done before, there is even a powerstroke 90's Bronco around, and those have exactly the same frame engine-wise.
 
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