Sell me on a cummins

[87silveradok20]

I am thinking about doing a cummins swap in my truck, is i did it i would swap the dodge frame or put the engine in a newer Chevy frame. So sell me on what cummins i should get 12v (it would be p pumped) or 24v (kinda thinkin 24v) and should i switch the engine into Chevy frame or keep dodge frame.

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

http://youtu.be/Gg9fi1uCm_Y


this is my swap you don't do anything to the frame you take the gasser out an out the cummins in an 12v is the easiest an be sure to bring your wallet

 

[87silveradok20]

TexasOutlaw87Cummins how much do you have in your swap, if you dont mind me asking. And the only reason im thinking of a frame swap is to get more towing capacity

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

TexasOutlaw87Cummins how much do you have in your swap, if you dont mind me asking. And the only reason im thinking of a frame swap is to get more towing capacity

towing capacity ? what you mean you lift a truck you loose all of that towing cap isn't in the frame its in the suspension so you wont get any more swapping frames an it cost way to much money I got about 12,000

 

[87silveradok20]

Ok 12k is more than i expected but you can have lots of towing capacity in your springs and will crack your frame. id like to be able to haul about 9000 lbs

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

Ok 12k is more than i expected but you can have lots of towing capacity in your springs and will crack your frame. id like to be able to haul about 9000lbs

lol 9k that's nothing man you can bumper pull 9k with factory bumper !!! get a goose neck ! or a fifth wheel ! you'll be able to to anything !!!

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

need to buy a doner truck !! build the mounts , find the transmission mounts engines tranny lift kits an tires its a lot of money man

 

[87silveradok20]

lol 9k that's nothing man you can bumper pull 9k with factory bumper !!! get a goose neck ! or a fifth wheel ! you'll be able to to anything !!!

Bumper pull 9K??!! mines only rated for like 5K. My truck is only a k20 it can haul 9K from a frame mount hitch then? Just might stretch her current 350 lol...

 

[87silveradok20]

Oh so your 12k is including lift and tires too?

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

if you so worried about your frame box yours in , theres a few DIY 4x4 websites that sell box kits for our trucks ! an yes the nickel an dime will kill you instead of 12,000 it will be like 15 thousand

 

[87silveradok20]

if you so worried about your frame box yours in , theres a few DIY 4x4 websites that sell box kits for our trucks ! an yes the nickel an dime will kill you instead of 12,000 it will be like 15 thousand

ok i just dont want to end up with a nice truck , good engine and a cracked frame/ but i will look into the frame boxing.

 

[87silveradok20]

will i need stronger rear springs than 3/4 ton rear springs it just has blocks in the rear now. so i believe its still stock rear springs

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

will i need stronger rear springs than 3/4 ton rear springs it just has blocks in the rear now. so i believe its still stock rear springs

yea you can get one ton springs and with a cummins in the front your gonna need stronger springs also I got mine custom made from off road designs that made it for the cummins in the front so it doesn't sag on a 8in lift

 

[87silveradok20]

ok i will swap 1 ton springs, will i need 1 ton axles it has a 14 bolt rear and a dana 44 front

 

[kleedus]

I got over 13 grand in my crew and its not even close to being done

but its a complete frame off custom build I got over 2 grand in my 4l80/205 combo


a stock 1 ton 4x4 square body has a 10,000 pound gvwr

2 wheel drive 1 tons are 9,000