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 Post subject: frame to transfer to
PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:00 am 
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hows it going i was just trying to figure out what type of frame i could transfer my 79 chevy luv body to that might give me more options for lifting it without haveing to do a completly custom lift not looking to go crazy with it just want it to sit up about 4-6 inches suspension lift though not body and has to be 4x4


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 Post subject: Re: frame to transfer to
PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:15 pm 
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The quick answer is don't frame swap, do a solid axle swap (SAS) in the front. The rear is easy to lift, shackles or add a leaf to the spring. If you want more like 5-6 inches move the springs on top of the axles. Pull the IFS and put a straight axle under the front at whatever height you want.

A frame swap sounds easier but there is a LOT of fabrication work that would be needed, not to mention getting all of the controls and drivetrain working in the LUV body.

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