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Offline Novadiecast

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85c-30 to k-30
« on: June 19, 2007, 02:44:09 pm »
I have a 85 1 ton that I want to convert the frame to 4x4. What other trucks could be the donner for the crossmembers that I need?? would 1/2 or 3/4 ton work. I will be using a turbo 400 and 205 case. Any help???
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Re: 85c-30 to k-30
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2007, 03:45:54 pm »
Any 81-86 K frame or 87 - 91 V frame should work fine
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Re: 85c-30 to k-30
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2007, 07:16:11 pm »
does it have to be one ton for the crossmembers??? or will 1/2 and/or 3/4 work??
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Re: 85c-30 to k-30
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2007, 11:32:02 pm »
In my opinion, yes.  the C30 frames were taller.  This is the crossmember I am talking about.  As for the spring perches, you could get them off anything.
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Re: 85c-30 to k-30
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2007, 11:36:08 pm »
Thats what I thought also.......Off in search for that elusive 1 ton frame with Dana 60.
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Offline Hank Hill

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Re: 85c-30 to k-30
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2007, 10:10:58 am »
Yeah the crossmember by the transfer case is bigger and so is the frame. Or thats how it looked to me this summer when I was looking at a SRW one ton 4x4 in a parking lot in town.
Hey if you need a heavier frame have you ever thought of stacking two half ton frames? would give you a body lift as well.
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