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I have the 84 K-10 my Dad gave me, it has the 454, 4 speed and limited slip differentials front and rear and the 8' box. The frame is in rough shape from rust. I'd like to re-build this truck. I have an 86 suburban that had a diesel with a turbo 400 auto and 4wd, the frame is decent under this. Will this frame interchange with the K-10?. The other option I have is an 82 c-20 frame that I can cut the rear section out of and even use the 3/4 ton rear springs. Can you folks offer some wisdom?
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Suburban frames are not the same as a Pickup. In addition to the fact that a Burb's wheelbase is 2" shorter. Is the frame rusting into, or it is just surface rust?
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
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The truck frame is pretty rough, with heavy flaking off rust. I don't beat on my trucks but that isn't to say that I'm not going to hook on a trailer or drag the occasional "other brand" out of a ditch. The frame is deteriorated to the point that I feel any hard twist on that old BB would have less than desireable consequenses somewhere behind the cab.
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To make it the most painless option, you really want a 4x4 frame to start with. Spring perches on the rear of a 4x2 are different, and you would have to position and connect the fronts. Not to mention other things I am not thinking of.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project