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| | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 38 | I asked this once before but maybe there is more info/talent here now! I was planning an S-10 frame swap with a '97 vortec 350. I have the complete S-10 and the complete '97 Suburban as donors. As I think about this conversion it seems that maybe using the Suburban frame might be a better option. Shortening the frame doesn't bother me. From what I can determine the burb is only 4" wider than the AD. Any comments are welcome. Has ANYONE had any experience with this type of conversion? If so please contact me. thanks ralph [email protected]
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | 4" wider is a lot.Wouldn't that cause clearance problem with tires hitting the fenders?On the front for sure. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 38 | Would be 2" per side. I was thinking of offset wheels? I have never done anything like this before. I am a fairly good welder/fabricator and a fair junk yard mechanic. I have fooled with old CJ's for a few yrs but new to this kind of stuff.
Ralph
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,298 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,298 | I was thinking of doing the same with a Tahoe. You might be able to do a moderate body lift to clear the fenders.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 98 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 98 | I worked on one - Suburban frame/engine etc with a '50ish panel wagon body. It was a hoot to drive. It wasn't a lowrider, I put a small antenna on the roof peak just above the windshield and it got bent on the door header pulling it out of the shop - easy 10' high. It wasn't a tall antenna at all.
But, it is a neat truck and drives great.
A shop is where you wash your hands before you pee.
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I was thinking of offset wheels? . That can open up a whole different can of worms. Not only will changing the offset of the wheels cause alignment issues, but pulling them in to narrow the track width will also lead to potential tire/wheel rubbing on the frame or suspension components. It can also lead to bearing issues if the offset is changed too far.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | Alignment issues? Please explain? If you're changing the body you need yo realign anyways. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I'm talking about alignment issues that could arise from using different offset wheels, which will alter the scrub radius. Depending on how far of an offset change is being done, it will also affect the camber/caster/SAI/IA readings. Granted, most of that can be compensated for to some degree by a competent alignment man, but some thought does need to be put into what components are used for the final product.
Bill Burmeister
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