Yeah, I'ld try swapping the bed first. If you're going to have
issues, that would give you any signs before you get into the
nitty-gritty of the cab / fenders.
Plus the bed is easy... I've removed & installed mine several times
with just me and an engine lift. ;)
Gary
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 10:48 AM, <SilverEightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In article <B36383A322E3468EB883408AF65EA506@Maggie>, maggie11@mchsi.com ("Azie
> L. Magnusson") writes:
>>
>>
>> What kind of problems can I expect to have in putting
>> a '95 2wd ext cab V8 body on to a '92 Ext cab V8 4X4
>> frame?? Cab & bed swap complete??
>>
>> I love my country -
>> It's the Government I'm afraid of.
>> God Bless America...
>>
>> Azie
>>
>
> Only problem you should have is you will have to cut the hole in the floor pan
> for the 4x4 gear shifter. Otherwise it should be a straight forward deal.
>
> If you would mind a suggestion? Since I have considered this plan myself...
>
> Remove the bed first.
>
> If you want to leave the engine, transmission, and drive line in place, do
> this:
>
> Remove the radiator, and the radiator support. (two bolts on either side of
> the front fender nose, and then the two cab-to-frame mounts at the end of the
> frame, radiator support removes easily then)
>
> Raise the cab up off the frame enough to clear the frame and anything in the
> way... you might need to get creative with that part. Best way is if you have
> access to a shop 2 post lift. You want to try and lift the cab at the cab
> mounting points, as they are the strongest parts of the cab. The floor pan
> alone is not strong enough to support the weight of the cab.
>
> Roll the chassis out forward from under the cab, roll the replacement chassis
> back under.
>
> Installation is reverse of removal :)
>
>
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