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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 | Hello again,
I'm looking to put my 49 2-ton AD truck on a 4x4 frame. I thought there might be some benefit to the larger fenders, as I could put bigger wheels on without having to lift the truck so high.
After looking at pictures, though, it's hard to tell any difference in the dimensions of the big-bolt truck front clip compared to the standard pickup front clip,,, other than the larger openings that is.
Can anyone point out the differences between the two? Is the track-width of the big bolt larger than that of the standard pickup? If so, what is it? Is the front clip of the big bolt any longer??
Again, I appreciate the feedback, thanks!
Jon
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 | That's perfect,, exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks!
Jon
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I haven't seen it done with a Chevy/GMC, but a few years back there was a trend with guy that had late '60s/early '70s fords to use the 1 1/2 ton and larger fenders on their 4x4s for the tire clearance and to get away from fender flare laws concerning tire coverage.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 | Glad I'm not the only one with the idea. Thanks.
Jon
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Hey Joe,
That last picture looks like a pick-up fender that's been cut up. It may not be a big bolt front clip. To make a big bolt fender look right, I would think the opening will need to be tightened up some (with p/up fenders),
Just my 2 cents worth,
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