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hey guys, i've come to a cross roads in my project.

its a '69 K20, getting a '67 front clip.

however, the front axle is a wee bit messed up. leafs at the wrong angle, a shackle being bent. along with the front driveshaft needing a new CV, and needing new tie rod ends. along with brakes, etc.

so, this is where i began thinking.

should i swap out a 2wd frame?

i have a '67 1/2 ton, and a '68 3/4 ton for frames.

right now my project only concists of a running gears, rad support, and cab on frame. so, it wouldn't exactley be a terribly hard swap.

could ig et some opinions please? this is just a hair brained idea that i ran past my dad, and i'd like some extra input.

thanks!

.sam.

Opinions? Everybody's got one. I'd go with the '67 ½-ton frame and sell the 4WD parts to help finance my project.

My opinion is based on the fact that I own a running '83 Jimmy 4WD and haven't fired it up in months and haven't tagged it in years.

A LOT more aftermarket parts available for the 1/2 ton which is why it would be my choice. But what really matters is how you want to use it.

It really depends on how you use the truck. If you want to sling mud or play on the streets, anything is possible with a cutting torch & a welder.