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 good price for frame?
#684554
01/10/06 01:01 AM
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There's a junkyard nearby who has a '91 4cyl 2WD that and wants $350 for the frame. Is this a good price? I've already given it a thorough check using my frame tester (4# sledge). Hopefully I can get him to throw in the gas tank and steering box. Also does anyone know what is involved in matching up the 3.0 mounts to a 4 cyl frame? Do they bolt up just the same or is more modification required?
1989 3.0 5 spd extended cab with more rust than should be legally aloud, soon to have a D44 front and D60 rear
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Digital_Aardvark]
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01/10/06 01:14 AM
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Should be no problem at all with the mounts. I'd try and get a rolling chasis though. It'll make your life much easier when you go to do the swap.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Rauch_Off_Road]
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01/10/06 01:24 AM
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i suppose you are right, but I forgot to mention that I am going to do a SAS. I've already got the 44 front a 60 rear to swap in. I was planning on building the frame up first and getting the axles on, then swap everything over (so I am only without a vehicle for a limited time)
1989 3.0 5 spd extended cab with more rust than should be legally aloud, soon to have a D44 front and D60 rear
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Digital_Aardvark]
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01/10/06 03:27 AM
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If you're doin and SAS from the frame up then why waste your time with the 4x4 frame? Get yourself a 2wd frame the arches are higher and your not gonna be any further behind then with the 4x4 one, might be bit cheeper too.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Digital_Aardvark]
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01/10/06 03:30 AM
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There's a junkyard nearby who has a '91 4cyl 2WD that and wants $350 for the frame.
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Rauch_Off_Road]
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01/10/06 03:31 AM
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1989 3.0 5 spd extended cab with more rust than should be legally aloud, soon to have a D44 front and D60 rear
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Digital_Aardvark]
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01/10/06 03:39 AM
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Yea exactly thats what I said <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />.
Sorry that was a silly oversight. Sounds like a good plan then. I checked around here and frames are about $200CAD if they are minty. I don't know about availability there though. I'd try and get as much attached as possible.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: Rauch_Off_Road]
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01/10/06 03:49 AM
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that's a little steep for a frame IMHO. if you're going to do an SAS, it's a good base to start with, though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked
'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: kyle-22r]
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01/10/06 05:03 AM
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I paid $40 for the 85 shortbox frame that's strapped to my Mom's deck... Yes, she's a redneck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Brian K. Gallus
I have nothing important to say.
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Re: good price for frame?
[Re: kyle-22r]
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01/10/06 06:36 AM
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I know its a the price is a bit high, but to be able to find anything else in good shape would require me to travel out of the rust belt. I am going to stop over there tomorrow morning (actually later today since its past midnight) and pay for it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1989 3.0 5 spd extended cab with more rust than should be legally aloud, soon to have a D44 front and D60 rear
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