I've not done it but if you are comfortable fabricating mounts and you plan a body lift I don't see why you couldn't do it.

With enough lift track width becomes less critical, but you still need to be close on wheelbase unless you want to modify either the frame or the bed.

I think I'd look for a 3/4- or 1-ton truck from the 80's. I'd prefer a straight axle truck, so I'd look pre-88, but that is probably my bias because I can't think of a good reason for it. And I own both a 3/4- and 1-ton '88 to '98 truck. Maybe the best reason is that its harder to find a standard cab long box starting in '88...


1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...