project swb

[low3+3]

made some progress over the week end.tore out all the front susp, bolted on 1/2 ton upper ball joints and had to plate the front of the lower arm so i could tack in 1/2 lower ball joints. choped a coil off the springs, bolted on my 1/2 ton spindles and brakes, then sanded every thing and gave it a hillbilly powdercoat(rustolem hamered paint   )then threw on some rims and tires i had for the time being even though they're a bit small.big improvment for only spending 65 bucks

[low3+3]

finished minus the shocks

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[Lon]

Nice work!

To convert from 3/4 or 1 ton to 1/2 ton, all you did was swap to 1/2 ton balljoints? My neighbor is scrapping a 4 door 3/4 ton with 1 ton spindles and dually axle. If I get the truck I want to make a 1/2 ton 6 foot bed 4 door truck.

[low3+3]

yes the upper joints are smaller but they use the same bolt pattern and the lowers are smaller but i jut welded them in

[low3+3]

oh and you need  the spindles from a 1/2 ton of course

[cubicdollars]

I really think you should Make a Phantom dually. Get you some nice 15X14 rims for the back and reinstall the dually bed

[VileZambonie]

yes the upper joints are smaller but they use the same bolt pattern and the lowers are smaller but i jut welded them in

what did you weld in? 

[bagged81]

I was so close to making mine a crew cab be I chickened out.  Can't wait to see how this turns out.

[cjtimp]

Looks GOOD.....

[low3+3]

getting there

[low3+3]

getting there

[oldwhity]

That looks great. What frame are you using? I see the half ton running gear and maybe a 9in in the rear? Is it going to be a short bed or are the pics throwing me off?

[low3+3]

 thanks and your right its a 3/4 ton frame shortened with a 9 inch disk rear and 1/2 ton front , now airbaged with four link and raised front cross member

[oldwhity]

Oh I see now. When I last posted it didn't show the rest of the thread. Pretty cool!