Frame width of a 92-96 suburban and a 92-97 pickup

[Pookster]

Anyone know if the frame widths are the same?
Im trying to fit one of the larger mount-behind-axle tanks in.

Here's what I got so far:

82-91 Suburban
Capacity: 40 Gallons/151 Liters
Dimensions: 35 X 28-3/8 X 13-1/8 inches

31 gallon size:
Capacity: 31 Gallons/118 Litres
Dimensions: 28-3/4 X 28-1/8 X 12-3/4 inches

92-96 suburban
Capacity: 42 Gallons160 Liters
Dimensions: 29-3/4 X 33-1/2 X 13-1/8 inches Includes the lock ring and gasket for the sending unit.

The confusion is of course, that Chuck's chevy page says that in the rear of the C/K body in the pre 88's were about 42" wide- and I recall them saying that they widened the frame in the newer bodies to put the gas tank inside the fram rail.

Any measurements would be greatly appreciated!

 

[sled_dog]

the new frames are MUCH wider than the old ones. I guess I will go measure my 97 for you. Guess the size isn't as dramatic as I felt but it surely seems it compared to my other trucks. Outside to outside is like 45 1/2" right below the cab

 

[Pookster]

Well, I know my 92 is significantly wider than my 87 k5. that I can already tell just by the hitch!

Now, if you have a 97 burb, that would help a lot!!!!

 

[sled_dog]

nope, but I have access to one /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif will try and go measure it yet tonight.