Re: [oletrucks] 3/4 vs 1/2 ton

["Bobby D Keeland" <bob_keeland@usgs.gov>]

Bob,

     In thinking about what I would do with my 3/4 ton and looking for
parts, etc., I found that some specialty parts are not available for the
3/4 ton.  For example, I was thinking about IFS but most companies said
that their IFS would not work on a 3/4 ton.  Fat Man Fabrications, however,
said that the front of a 3/4 ton was the same as the front of a 1/2 ton and
that their IFS would fit.  In the end I decided to keep the solid axle so
it was a moot point. Fancy rear suspensions might also be more difficult
with a 3/4 ton.  You might want to think about what you want to do with the
truck and check out the availability of the parts before deciding on 1/2 vs
3/4 ton.

BobK in LA
51 3600 5-window (project)
Arnaudville, LA




                                                                                
                  
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Thanks Tom. It looks like either the 1/2 or 3/4 ton has it's own
advantages.
I'm currently thinking of putting a GMC 302 (for purity!) or Chevy 292 (for
convenience of cheaper parts prices) with a 700r4 auto O/D transmission. I
don't have anything yet except the desire! Bob K in PHX.
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