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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Silver_Bullet85 on February 03, 2014, 08:08:17 am

Title: Body swap compatibility 85 to ??
Post by: Silver_Bullet85 on February 03, 2014, 08:08:17 am

Ok so I have an 85 lwb that I'm going to swap frames from 2wd to 4wd. My only question is before I start shopping I'm curious as to what year model frames will match up to the 85 body without having to modify the mounts.  I'm aware of all the other modifications I'm going to have to do but just need to know the mounting position compatibility so I can get started.  THanks guys.

Title: Re: Body swap compatibility 85 to ??
Post by: Engineer on February 03, 2014, 09:02:24 am

If you are wanting to use your old body mount bushings then look for a 81+.

Any frame will work with your cab you just use the rubber mounts from the year model frame that you are building.

You may want to replace your cab mount bushings anyway. 30 year old bushings tend to be rotten after this amount of time.

Title: Re: Body swap compatibility 85 to ??
Post by: Captkaos on February 03, 2014, 08:59:05 pm

The locations of the mounts didn't change from 73-87.  everything will bolt back in place.
You just have to use the mounts/bushing from the donor as Engineer stated..

Title: Re: Body swap compatibility 85 to ??
Post by: Silver_Bullet85 on February 03, 2014, 09:50:18 pm

Good deal, I will definitely change out the bushings, they still look decent but 30 yrs is 30 yrs.  After spending all day in Corpus Christi looking for a frame I found 2, an 85 k10 in a junkyard for $850 stripped and delivered and my buddy's running k10 for probably $400ish (haven't talked final sale yet). It's a no brainer, now all I need is the time to pick it up from his ranch.

Thanks for the info guys!