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Bear with me guys i'm new to these trucks but i'm a long time gear head. This is my dad's truck and i'm lookin for some help. My question is suspension related. I've heard that you can swap the suspension crossmember and front end from a 73-87 full size chevy under the frames of these trucks with a little modification. Has anyone done this and if so what does it take? Thanks in advance guys

I can't answer your question but someone else will be along later. If not you may be able to sneak this question in on the General Truck Talk forum???
I just want to welcome you to the Stovebolt. Lots of good Bolters and info here. Also glad to see another Panel guy! Enjoy the fun, its just beginning.

Elcoloco, welcome to the bolt. I have done this swap on my 49 suburban. My front end came off of an 84 GMC 1/2 ton. Do a search for the Andereggen/Joyce IFS swap. If you like go to my photo album for pictures of how I did it. It bolts up to the AD frame and you end up with front disc brakes, IFS and power steering if you want it and its a TRUCK front end. Weeds

Weeds, I am really interested in what you have done. I keep going round and round with what to do to my 53 panel figuring I can change my mine as many times as I want right up until its "D-Day". Looking at your pic it appears you did nothing to your frame but roll the GMC under it and bolt it on. IS THIS CORRECT? And what did you do for steering box? Did I not find all the pictures? That may be the problem and would answer all my questions. Oh, good work pal. I like what you have done.

The picture looks great. I tried a search and i couldn't find any info. What did you do to locate where to attach on the rails? I'm also curios on the steering box/shaft. Thanks for the help

Chip & Loco, I thought I had more pics but I lost a bunch of them when my previous E-Mac went South. I'll Take some more pics and try to answer your questions. Give me a day or so. I'll be back. Weeds

Thanks i appreciate the help a bunch

Chip and LOCO here are the pics of my IFS.

Chip and LOCO here are the Steve Andereggen instructions.

I'll try to answer any questions. Weeds

heres a 73-87 ifs swap to ad i found a while back

http://home.att.net/~bobsplayce/trkifs.html

this is a lot of good stuff fellows. Thanks for taking the time to share and expound. I have printed out and marked the sights as favorites but I will no doubt have more questions when I get there. Thanks again.