Another IFS thread... Please forgive me!
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 9:55 pm
Hey everyone, first post here. I know that there are a million threads out there on IFS swaps, and maybe the good threads are lost somewhere in that million, but I have yet to find a thread that actually resulted in a successful swap.
The only threads I have come across that have had a lot of good info were ones by Soopernaut. Initially I was wanting to do an entire frame swap, but quickly found out that would be a complete PITA because I don't want to raise my bed floor, nor do I want a flat bed to accommodate the frame.
Also, the threads I have come across have all been for half tons. I have a 68 D200, and I would like to put a clip from a 72-93 D200 under the front of it.
I guess my main question is, will a 3/4 ton clip from a 70s truck mate up with the 60s frame? Reason I ask is because I figure the later 3/4 ton frame will be heavier and possibly larger.
Has anyone done this, or do they have any pictures?
I'd really appreciate it.
The truck will also be receiving a magnum 318 and a 46RH from a 92 truck. I'm going to leave the stock injection and all on it. Since I have been unable to find a front sump pan that will fit a 360 (LA 360, and magnum 318/360 use the same pan) I figured I could knock out two birds with one stone.
Thanks!
The only threads I have come across that have had a lot of good info were ones by Soopernaut. Initially I was wanting to do an entire frame swap, but quickly found out that would be a complete PITA because I don't want to raise my bed floor, nor do I want a flat bed to accommodate the frame.
Also, the threads I have come across have all been for half tons. I have a 68 D200, and I would like to put a clip from a 72-93 D200 under the front of it.
I guess my main question is, will a 3/4 ton clip from a 70s truck mate up with the 60s frame? Reason I ask is because I figure the later 3/4 ton frame will be heavier and possibly larger.
Has anyone done this, or do they have any pictures?
I'd really appreciate it.
The truck will also be receiving a magnum 318 and a 46RH from a 92 truck. I'm going to leave the stock injection and all on it. Since I have been unable to find a front sump pan that will fit a 360 (LA 360, and magnum 318/360 use the same pan) I figured I could knock out two birds with one stone.
Thanks!