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Old May 31, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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what do i want to do to install an S15 Jimmy body on a K5 Suburban frame in order to be able to find more lift kits?
 
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Rephrase?
 
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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a k5 or suburban frame?

they are slightly different.
 
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Originally Posted by blueblazer1982
a k5 or suburban frame?

they are slightly different.
Slightly is an understatement. I have both and there are a LOT of differences. #1 being the length. The 'burb frame is A LOT longer than the K5 frame.

I think he meant K5.

Now, I hope you are good at measuring and fabricating for body mounts. You will need to setup all new body mounts for the s-series body onto the fullsize frame.

It's been done before with good success. You have to determine if it is worth it or if it makes more sense to do a SFA (solid front axle) swap.
 
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Oops lol i meant k5 Blazer frame.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by swartlkk
Slightly is an understatement. I have both and there are a LOT of differences. #1 being the length. The 'burb frame is A LOT longer than the K5 frame.

I think he meant K5.

Now, I hope you are good at measuring and fabricating for body mounts. You will need to setup all new body mounts for the s-series body onto the fullsize frame.

It's been done before with good success. You have to determine if it is worth it or if it makes more sense to do a SFA (solid front axle) swap.



didn't catch my sarcastic tone
 
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Originally Posted by blueblazer1982
didn't catch my sarcastic tone
Well, when you don't include any smillies, there is no "tone"...
 
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