jasonfroehlich Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hey Guys, Has anyone done a full size dodge truck frame swap? I am looking at buying a dodge truck a 82 model long bed with a 318 and auto trans, I know I will have to shorten the frame, I have a 49 dodge B truck cab and a 53 bed so wanted to do a custom truck with power stearing brakes and ect. and the good thing is the 82 runs and he wants $350.00 for it. Thanks for any help. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Somebody on here said the ramcharger frame was a good fit.....so a shortened fullsize should work also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfroehlich Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks for the help I am gonna give it a try and when I get started on the project I will post some pics and info. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Jason, before you pull the trigger, you had better do a bit of homework, namely checking track width to make sure the tires will fit under the fenders. A Dodge Dakota is a great fit, but anything wider might be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonfroehlich Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I thought about that and I need to do some checking on that thought about changing the back set on the wheels and dishing them in best i can meausure looks like the wheels will be even at the top of the front fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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