Magnum97
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I assume the 1 ton frame is thicker, but what is the actual difference?
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Difference in frames between k30 and a k10?
- Thread starter Magnum97
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I was reading some stuff on this last week - This might start you in the right direction:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234738
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234738
Magnum97
Registered Member
so a boxed in 1/2 ton frame would probably be better off than a 1 ton.
i'll bring my calipers home on Friday and mic the frame on my one ton...in the meantime check this out. Pertains to 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton Suburbans in 2WD and 4WD.
The thinnest is the 2WD half ton at .151" (which is what my K5 frame mic's at) The thickest is the 3/4 ton 4Wd frame at .192".
I'm gonna guess the one ton frame is at least .192" if not a bit more.
Rene
The thinnest is the 2WD half ton at .151" (which is what my K5 frame mic's at) The thickest is the 3/4 ton 4Wd frame at .192".
I'm gonna guess the one ton frame is at least .192" if not a bit more.
Rene
BILTIT
1/2 ton status
1 ton is physically larger from the rear wheel well back at least. I had some pics of both, have to find them. It is taller and thicker.
The center of a 1 ton frame is different from 1/2 & 3/4 stuff. Between the front cab body mount and the forward hanger for the rear spring the frame channel is deeper top to bottom, I believe roughly 7" on the smaller frames and 11" on a 1 ton.
