Frame Question

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2000xpsd

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i have a 86 k10 shortbed im restoring. i have a chance to buy a 79 c10 frame that is already to go. Is the 79 c10 frame the same as the 86 k10?
 

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probably should of read a little more before i asked...but looks like they didn't drill all the holes for 4wd when they made the frames. sounds like a pia to me and not worth it
 

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It can be done but it would be easier to find the right frame to swap if you are keeping it a 4wd..
 

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There are other differences too, that have to do with different model years. Different body mounts (same location though), slightly different front bumper mounting, different transmission crossmembers... stuff like that.
 

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