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1986 to 1973 cab swap

Hello, i was wondering if anyone has done a cab swap from a 73-79 to a 80-86 chassis. The reason Im asking is i got a 86 crew cab but the center door pillar is rotted out. I also got a 73 crew cab which is nice but the chassis has seen better days. I heard that the 67-72 and the 73-79 are pretty much straight bolt ons (except for 4x4). Im just hoping i could luck out and be the same for what i got. thanks in advance john k.
 

Ridgerunner

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It would be possible if you don't mind doing a lot of fabrication work. But for a straight bolt on then the answer is no the frames and mounting points are different. You can do a complete cab and bed swap from 1980-1996
 

Lost

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What he said . Differences in frame width . and bends in frame , and mounts . It can be done with work .
 

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