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Sep 8, 2001 | 02:58 PM

hernando

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Is it possible to mate the rear frame frome a 1 ton ...to the front frame of a 1/2 ton i would like to do this right behind the cab.. we talked to a welder who said no trouble at all...has anyone heard of or done this ??? thanks for the help Hernando

Sep 8, 2001 | 05:05 PM

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why make the rear of the truck 1 ton and keep the front half ton ? yea it can be done easily just cut them in the same spot, bring the 2 halves together, clamp it all up measure center to center of each hub to make sure wheelbase is same on both sides, and burn it together altho i suggest more than just welding the joint also weld in some c channel to take the stress off the weld

Sep 8, 2001 | 05:44 PM

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We are puting the one ton suspension under the 1/2 ton frame ...the 1 ton is wrecked in the front and the frame rails are bent....we have 3 1/2 ton frames so we are going to make use of them... thans Hernando

Sep 8, 2001 | 06:23 PM

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Just put the 350 parts under the 1/2 ton frame. You should be alright doing that. I think I had rather do that than cut it.

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Sep 8, 2001 | 08:49 PM

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yea now that I know what your trying to do with the 1 ton suspension I would just put the springs and spring hangers on the 1/2 ton frame, or better yet just buy a 1 ton

Sep 9, 2001 | 01:33 AM

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I'd recommend as much stress relieving as possible. Good preheating and postheating is key. Proper fitup and alignment is imperative. Your welder SHOULD be certified to weld structural steel.

Sep 10, 2001 | 08:37 AM

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hey just a possible heads up i heard that 78/79 250's and 35o's have different frame rail widths something about 350's are narrower check it out i havent been able to get to the bettom of this one.