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Thanks, guys, but those are all much more than I would be keeping. No body shell, no doors, no fuel tank (although...). Just the axle, suspension, and frame.


I kinda thought that reading what you said earlier. It would be plenty strong. I think it would be a good base. The reason manufacturers use just a straight axle is for clearance, so you would have to raise the platform a bit to clear the pumpkin. That is the only issue I know of. I had that issue when I built a long bed S-10 using the stock frame and axle. So I raised it with a 4X4, giving me more tire clearance to fit 33's. Bonus!

89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch