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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 | Just about ready to start a Toyota conversion..I have a pump but have purchased nothing else..It occurred to me that the frame is taller on a 3/4 in some areas and I'm questioning if that will affect this installation..Anyone know if the drag link and pitman are the same? That might shed some light on this.
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Keith | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | If you are talking about an AD truck, I believe that the front springs are the same so there is hope! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 | No 55 second series..
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 147 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 147 | I am not absolutely positive, but If I remember correctly, the 1/2 ton parts are smaller. The 3/4 and the one ton may be the same.
Bob
55 Cameo 396 TH 400 with overdrive
65 Caliente conv
67 BB Caliente conv
67 Mercury 1 Ton
76 GMC 3/4 ton 454ci
84 Buick Turbo Regal
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | From what I've seen, 1/2-1 ton are the same on the TF trucks. at least every one I've seen matched mine for size.
Bill Burmeister
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I know the frames are different-3/4 ton is taller-at least in some sections. Not sure if that increases the distance from the hole that the box shaft comes thru to the steering arm . I probably will just have to try it. I'll also aske CPP.
Keith | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | That shouldn't make a difference, the suspension mounting points are the same, as is the steering geometry. Also, the 3200 1/2 tons use the same chassis as the 3/4, just with lighter axles.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 147 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 147 | I wasn't trying to say that they aren't longer or shorter, but just that the drag link is of a larger diameter in the 3/4 ton. The pitman arm ( mounts to the steering box) is identical.
It is too many years ( 39 ) since I did this swap to remember, but like Bill says, the geometry doesn't change.
Bob
55 Cameo 396 TH 400 with overdrive
65 Caliente conv
67 BB Caliente conv
67 Mercury 1 Ton
76 GMC 3/4 ton 454ci
84 Buick Turbo Regal
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 615 | Sounds encouraging..
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