Author Topic: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? (Read 1486 times)

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **on:** Nov 12, 2007, 08:31:55 AM »

i just picked up my new cab to replace my 1st gen cab with (cause mine is demolished) i got an 89 x-tra cab to stick on my 81 frame and i was curious if anyone knows much about the cab mounts... obviously this cab is a lil longer than mine and i have not got to do any measuring yet but it appears that the front mounts up at the grille should fit right up and possibly the mounts rite by your feet inside the cab should work and then i will have to move my rear cab mounts back.... does anyone know if indeed these front mounts will fit up to my 1st gen frame? i am also kinda worried about the back of the cab and the frame curving up to clear the rear axle but hopefully i wont have to notch the cab out to clear the frame rails.... please give me any input or info about this you may have.... thanks

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 10:22:57 AM »

befor you notch the cab i would try a 2 inch body lift or just cut the mounts off the frame move them UP and to where they need to be length wise

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 10:51:34 AM »

do you know if the front mounts work? they look like they will be close but i need to measure to be sure.... i would rather notch the cab then run a body lift.... i am anti-body lift..... guess i will just have to see what happens thanks man

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 10:54:48 AM »

i dont know i would think they would be really close

NO i dont like body lifts in general but sometimes a small one is needed

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 11:52:32 AM »

yes this is true for sure i will see if i need one....

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	Author Topic: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? (Read 1486 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. TIMS89CRAWLER The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 35 Posts: 1,968 Member since Oct '07 BORN TO WHEEL, FORCED TO WORK... 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? « on: Nov 12, 2007, 08:31:55 AM » i just picked up my new cab to replace my 1st gen cab with (cause mine is demolished) i got an 89 x-tra cab to stick on my 81 frame and i was curious if anyone knows much about the cab mounts... obviously this cab is a lil longer than mine and i have not got to do any measuring yet but it appears that the front mounts up at the grille should fit right up and possibly the mounts rite by your feet inside the cab should work and then i will have to move my rear cab mounts back.... does anyone know if indeed these front mounts will fit up to my 1st gen frame? i am also kinda worried about the back of the cab and the frame curving up to clear the rear axle but hopefully i wont have to notch the cab out to clear the frame rails.... please give me any input or info about this you may have.... thanks Logged Having a 12 second Honda is just like coming out of the closet; You're going to surprise a bunch of people, but in the end you're still gay. www.choptechfab.com www.myspace.com/choptechfab 1989 x-cab truck, 96 2rz swap, MC07-R10 duals w/flat belly, doved front, bobbed bed, all pro 5" springs F&R, lincoln locked F&R, 38.5" sx's and still at it! CHECK THE BUILD http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39494.0 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? « Reply #1 on: Nov 12, 2007, 10:22:57 AM » befor you notch the cab i would try a 2 inch body lift or just cut the mounts off the frame move them UP and to where they need to be length wise Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way TIMS89CRAWLER [OP] The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 35 Posts: 1,968 Member since Oct '07 BORN TO WHEEL, FORCED TO WORK... Re: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? « Reply #2 on: Nov 12, 2007, 10:51:34 AM » do you know if the front mounts work? they look like they will be close but i need to measure to be sure.... i would rather notch the cab then run a body lift.... i am anti-body lift..... guess i will just have to see what happens thanks man Logged Having a 12 second Honda is just like coming out of the closet; You're going to surprise a bunch of people, but in the end you're still gay. www.choptechfab.com www.myspace.com/choptechfab 1989 x-cab truck, 96 2rz swap, MC07-R10 duals w/flat belly, doved front, bobbed bed, all pro 5" springs F&R, lincoln locked F&R, 38.5" sx's and still at it! CHECK THE BUILD http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39494.0 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? « Reply #3 on: Nov 12, 2007, 10:54:48 AM » i dont know i would think they would be really close NO i dont like body lifts in general but sometimes a small one is needed Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way TIMS89CRAWLER [OP] The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 35 Posts: 1,968 Member since Oct '07 BORN TO WHEEL, FORCED TO WORK... Re: 89 x-tra cab on 81 single cab frame?? « Reply #4 on: Nov 12, 2007, 11:52:32 AM » yes this is true for sure i will see if i need one.... Logged Having a 12 second Honda is just like coming out of the closet; You're going to surprise a bunch of people, but in the end you're still gay. www.choptechfab.com www.myspace.com/choptechfab 1989 x-cab truck, 96 2rz swap, MC07-R10 duals w/flat belly, doved front, bobbed bed, all pro 5" springs F&R, lincoln locked F&R, 38.5" sx's and still at it! CHECK THE BUILD http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39494.0