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    Quickchange Rear Ends for Square Bodies

    Ricco1966, Do you actually go through that drill to change the rear end ratio in your truck to match a given situation? I have a QC in my Crew Cab and rarely change the gear. But, If I'm going to hall a big load and/or pull a trailer, I'll spend the 10 minutes changing for the situation. I...
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    2.73:1 Rear - Do I have a chance in hell to......

    One word answer, "Quickchange"
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    Splash Shields?

    Thanx mtbadbob, I thought that was probably right but can't figure out why I never saw them before. Does everyone throw them away or do they get broken? Bruce
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    Splash Shields?

    I'm trying to figure out where these splash shields go. (#3 below) Have not purchased them yet. I see that LMC and several other suppliers sell them for 81-91 Square Bodys. I've owned 7 of these trucks over the years but I can't ever remember seeing them. Maybe it's just an old age brain fart...
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    Quickchange Rear Ends for Square Bodies

    Thanx for the responses, I figured I would get a question about Jaime Frankland. He is the son of James Frankland III who was one of the pioneers of this style QC. As far as I can tell, he was the first one who made a separate center section for the Ford Truck innards. Another guy, Ted...
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    Quickchange Rear Ends for Square Bodies

    Hello everyone, Just wanted to let y'all know that a Quick Change rear axle is a great option for our trucks. I'm not trying to solicit business, I just think there are a lot of guys that could use one to their advantage. I'm trying to retire :oops: While most of my stuff is aimed at street...
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    Opinion thread- 81 silverado grill you like or ?

    Actually, I like all the Square Body Grills. They each have a place. I'm in the minority on the 88-91 version. I really like it! JMHO
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    Anyone know this truck? This is the only pic I can find and can't seem to find the origin of it.
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    Well, I answered some of my own questions. A Short Box Side measures 81" from the front edge to the rear of the tail light at the body crease. A Blazer is 77.5". From the front edge of the Short Box to the center of the rear axle is 42.5" measured with my calibrated eyeball. The same dimension...
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    New member '87 r20 stepside longbed 7.4L

    Welcome from Michigan. Quite the combination you have there! c20, long box, stepside, 454! Sign me up!!!
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    I'm about to buy a 1984 Long bed. I really would prefer a short box, but this truck checks all the other boxes for me. And, it is within my price range. That being said, I would consider shortening this one up. I like both the Fleetside and Stepside versions. I might even opt for a Blazer...
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    Thanx for the Instagram link. Studying that truck more closely, he didn't use Dually fenders. Rather, he grafted true Stepside fenders which have more pleasing lines. A lot more work but worth it. Cutting the tailgate could be done a number of ways. Any method will require a lot of metal...
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    TotalyHucked, Yes that's the idea! I'd sure like to see some more photos of it, particularly a straight on shot from the back. Thanx for posting. Anybody else?
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    Narrowing a Square Fleetside Bed

    Anyone ever narrowed a Fleetside Bed and then used Dually fenders to bring it back to stock width? I think it might look cool to keep the Fleetside tail lights in place and give it a finished look. The tail gate would have a section removed from the middle. I would do it on a Short Box, but...
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    "Hypothetical" Question (Wink Wink)

    Something you might consider: Quickchange Rear Axle I have been building these for 35+ years. They are based on 1938-62 Ford 3/4 ton internals. Still used in circle track racing, so replacement parts are plentiful and reasonable. 5 on 5 Bolt circle is common but others can be had. Full floating...
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