I put a 350/700r4 in my 41 3/4 ton. I did put a dual master cylinder on it, with a booster. But it already had front and rear axles from a 59 -12" brakes as I recall.
Never thought the frame was an issue . . . I think it will be around long after I'm gone.
My goal was/is a comfortable road truck able to haul some weight - and stop safely. It runs and stops just fine, BUT, I haven't had it out on the road yet because I need to finish my parking brake system.
You probably know the frame width of a 1/2 ton is wider than a 3/4 ton.
I would say if you're "happy putting around the way it is", leave it the way it is and drive it. You'll know when it's time for a change.
IMO
~ Victor
1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it
in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on
1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on
1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~
moved on to fellow Bolter