rear cab mount

[NEK5]

Can I use the cab mount/x member off my 82 1ton frame on my 90 blazer frame?

I know a custom mount is necessary when putting a cab on a newer K5 frame, but what if you have the original xmember?

 

[thatK30guy]

With a little fabbing you could. The bends and mount brackets are different between both but fab work will get them working.

 

[NEK5]

With a little fabbing you could. The bends and mount brackets are different between both but fab work will get them working.

between both, as in older/newer frame? Is the frame taller in that area, as oppose to the k5 frame?

Thanks Wes

 

[muddermilitia]

1989 k5 frame, mid 80's k-30 cab crossmember. I need to boost the rear up slightly with some thick washers later on.

 

[muddermilitia]

between both, as in older/newer frame? Is the frame taller in that area, as oppose to the k5 frame?

Thanks Wes

Your k-5 frame stays level for the rear passenger footwell area, as opposed to the pickup where the frame kicks up sooner. The older k-5's (pre 78) dont have the rear passenger footwell area, that's why a cab is a direct swap on a pre 78 k-5 frame

 

[thatK30guy]

Ben, the pics above pretty much sum everything you need to know.

 

[NEK5]

Your k-5 frame stays level for the rear passenger footwell area, as opposed to the pickup where the frame kicks up sooner. The older k-5's (pre 78) dont have the rear passenger footwell area, that's why a cab is a direct swap on a pre 78 k-5 frame

hmmm....thanks Ryan

 

[thatK30guy]

I have a bare '74 K5 frame and will get pics to show the difference.

 

[NEK5]

Ben, the pics above pretty much sum everything you need to know.

Thanks Wes