k-frame?
- spikekid999
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k-frame?
has ne1 put a k-frame in there truck b4?i wanna put a 80s chrysler 5th avenue f-frame under the front but i wanna no if itll fit or not and what u have 2 do
craig
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
- spikekid999
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well i aint got the $ for a IFS and i dont want 2 do alot of fabing w/ cutting the frame n everything but i do have a k-frame out of a 88 dodge diplomate squad car so ya
craig
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
- soopernaut
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Here is one way to do it.
http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... ebad8ac161
There was another truck where it was done slightly different with cutouts in the frame.
http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... ebad8ac161
There was another truck where it was done slightly different with cutouts in the frame.
- OregonDodgeboy
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Three words; Frame swap man! Much easier than you think.
Refer to these links:
http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... 40431b8358
http://www.sweptline.org/modules.php?na ... pic&t=7292
Or just search through the suspention threads like previously mentioned.
Refer to these links:
http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... 40431b8358
http://www.sweptline.org/modules.php?na ... pic&t=7292
Or just search through the suspention threads like previously mentioned.
Jeff Easterbrook
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy
- spikekid999
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i dont wanna cut up my frame. thats the one thing i WONT ct cuz then ill have to try and get it striaght and it will prolly loose some of its strength.
craig
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
- soopernaut
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With the K-frame you will probably have to do some cutting or at least notching.spikekid999 wrote:i dont wanna cut up my frame. thats the one thing i WONT ct cuz then ill have to try and get it striaght and it will prolly loose some of its strength.
For the money the Aerostar swap might be the best if you want to keep your frame. Nobody has much information on it though and you might not want Ford parts on your truck either.
The other cheap method without cutting the frame would be to swap it on to a 72-93 truck frame. The wheelbase is 3 inches longer on these trucks but you could move the rear axle and make it work without cutting the frame.
With the amount of work you are going to be doing to your truck I'm sure you can make something work.
- soopernaut
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- spikekid999
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ya i dont like sensorship either lol. i know with the k-frame i would have to do some knoching and i already no how about im going to strenthin it back up i just dont wanna do any major cutting on it
craig
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
1973 dodge dart (project Money Eater[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2934209[/url]
1987 Chrysler Fifth avenue (Training Day Chrysler)[urlhttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647481[/url]
- OregonDodgeboy
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That's why the frame swap works so well. The front cab mount is the only difference really. They are longer, so you gotta use 'em, the Swepty cab isn't designed for the short mounts. You just remove the rivets from inside the frame and reuse the front cab mounts. The rears have to be moved, but that is even easier because you can move them once the cab is where you want it, meaning no measuring!
The most "fab work" you'll do is in the steering. If you want fast and easy, you can reuse the later steering column. The length is perfect. You just have to notch the firewall, as the steering box on later trucks is out front. The other option (and the one I'm looking at when mine gets redone) is to use the stock column, and make an intermediate shaft with Boergson joints to connect the two.
Besides, it makes getting chassis parts easier in the future. No need to make a list of what car gave up what part.
The most "fab work" you'll do is in the steering. If you want fast and easy, you can reuse the later steering column. The length is perfect. You just have to notch the firewall, as the steering box on later trucks is out front. The other option (and the one I'm looking at when mine gets redone) is to use the stock column, and make an intermediate shaft with Boergson joints to connect the two.
Besides, it makes getting chassis parts easier in the future. No need to make a list of what car gave up what part.
Jeff Easterbrook
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy