Author Topic: Crew Cab cab swap Question  (Read 3604 times)

Offline Pullin81

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Crew Cab cab swap Question
« on: October 19, 2010, 08:59:13 am »
well i got a 85 crew cab 4x4 the other day n slowly finding rust that i dont want to deal with. i also have a 75 crew cab 2wd. Is the only difference the rubber mounts on the cabs?
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Offline 1HI4x4

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Re: Crew Cab cab swap Question
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 12:35:50 pm »
Tranny Hump should be different
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Re: Crew Cab cab swap Question
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2010, 10:32:10 pm »
The cab mount bushings are different. The 2 wheel drive floor center hump is not the same. You will need to remove it and put the hump out of the 4x4 in to clear the t case. The hood hinges are in the cowl on an 85.
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