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K5 or SWB

K5 or SWB


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MrSchaeferPants

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Ya, I'm starting a new thread. Deal with it :D Maybe I'll actually get some real feed back this time, should put it in the lounge :whistle:

So I'm piddling around today doing small stuff, can't put my 14b in the K5 cause I'm waiting on spring plates and u bolts, too much time on my hands I'm thinking about once again, switching to the truck. If you read, I was back and forth as posted here. THOUGHT I made up my mind, but I guess not.

So, I've owned a few K5s, not one pick up (no square body pickups). I like both, I'm torn. I don't need/require one vs. the other, pros and cons to both. What're your thoughts?

Body is better on the truck, by far
Just gotta finish swapping axles to the Blazer, the rear axle from the Blazer is in the truck already, 14b sitting out awaiting parts
Weight K5/SWB
wheel base
I crawl
I'll DD it
I'll rarely ever have more than 1 passenger, IF 1 passenger
I don't need to haul often, can use a trailer
 
I've seen guys put the truck cab on the K5 frame and shorten the short bed to have the short bed look with even shorter wheelbase...

If done right it looks all factory. Plus one 30 gal tank vs. The annoying saddle tanks.
 

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