d80 swap?
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There was some things I didn't like about using the 98 Dodge chassis. The rear axle would have to be moved approx. 5" forward, the body mounts would all have to moved and the chassis has significant dips in it just aft of the cab and up front at the rad support. I also do not like the CAD front D60 setup. And then there was the unknown considering it's not been done much.
I DO however really like the D80 LS rear axle. HUGE! I have a D60 for the front as well- although low pinion.
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Installing a D80 rear axle is not any different than retro-fitting any other axle.
Interesting concept about using the dodge frame and entire drivetrain.
I was out off roading some time ago, and I spotted a late 70's crew cab on a dadge chassis. It looked odd and I could not figure out what it was. While i did notice that the bed had been shortened quite a bit, I could not fugureout what made this such an odd configuration. I did notice the frame hanging down quite a bit, this still had me scratching my head.
It finally hit me as I drove up to take a better look. Not only had the rear been shortened, but the front had been extended. The fenders were lengthened, as was the hood.
I must say the guy did a great job, but it was a little different looking.
Throwin a 70's ford body on a later dodge chassis is interesting, but does require quite a bit of work.
Just installing any axle under a ford trucl is a piece of cake.
Interesting concept about using the dodge frame and entire drivetrain.
I was out off roading some time ago, and I spotted a late 70's crew cab on a dadge chassis. It looked odd and I could not figure out what it was. While i did notice that the bed had been shortened quite a bit, I could not fugureout what made this such an odd configuration. I did notice the frame hanging down quite a bit, this still had me scratching my head.
It finally hit me as I drove up to take a better look. Not only had the rear been shortened, but the front had been extended. The fenders were lengthened, as was the hood.
I must say the guy did a great job, but it was a little different looking.
Throwin a 70's ford body on a later dodge chassis is interesting, but does require quite a bit of work.
Just installing any axle under a ford trucl is a piece of cake.
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I've seen pics of that truck. Apparently he didn't move any body mounts and didn't alter the wheel base. I would think the way he did it would be more work.
The Dodge frame is quite beefy but is made in two pieces and slip jointed together and rivetted.
The Dodge frame is quite beefy but is made in two pieces and slip jointed together and rivetted.
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