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Old 09-17-2009, 12:03 AM
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Or take the cheeters way and put your body on a diesel frame, that is loaded with all the goodies.
 
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that may be the best way to go crazy, then i wouldnt need to redo my frame to handle the power... i may need to shorten it though, i bet the 1 ton has a longer WB
 
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Old 09-17-2009, 11:18 PM
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Ya a simple frame chop and weld up some body tabs and your set.
 
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Old 09-17-2009, 11:24 PM
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Lol, Blue doesn't know anything about welding up body tabs :P JK Blue!! It'll be a sweet project when you get it going.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 02:16 PM
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I thought it has been done. I totally forgot about that one.
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 10:39 PM
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i might have a few i made with stuff found lying around the shop lol

the thing is, if i do the dak instead of a jeep, i may want to go with DRW instead of SRW.....hmmm
 
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iam actually thinking of the same swap except id like to put an older 12 valuve cummins turbo in mine but we will see hahahaha

see how urs gos first i think..
 
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