S-10 frame swaps
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The first generation S-10 came on board in 1982 and lasted till 1993. The second generation continued to 2004. The most sought after frames are the 1989 and up, where you can find four wheel disc brakes, automatic transmissions, etc. | The first generation S-10 came on board in 1982 and lasted till 1993. The second generation continued to 2004. The most sought after frames are the 1989 and up, where you can find four wheel disc brakes, automatic transmissions, etc. | ||
| − | ==S-10 | + | ==S-10 dimensions== |
The S-10 comes in three wheelbase lengths: 108" Shortbed, 117" Longbed, 122" Extended Cab. Initially, the S-10 was only offered in a regular cab configuration on either a 108.3- or 117.9-inch wheelbase. While those 108.3 inches were a full four more than the comparable LUV's, the 117.9-inch dimension was identical to the longer LUV. Meanwhile, the shortest full-size '82 Chevy truck used a 117.5-inch wheelbase and the longest (a dually crew cab) was a full 164.5 inches. | The S-10 comes in three wheelbase lengths: 108" Shortbed, 117" Longbed, 122" Extended Cab. Initially, the S-10 was only offered in a regular cab configuration on either a 108.3- or 117.9-inch wheelbase. While those 108.3 inches were a full four more than the comparable LUV's, the 117.9-inch dimension was identical to the longer LUV. Meanwhile, the shortest full-size '82 Chevy truck used a 117.5-inch wheelbase and the longest (a dually crew cab) was a full 164.5 inches. | ||
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This is what we're talking about: [[Image:0605kc_02_1982_chevy_s10_frame_z.jpg|Extended cab S-10 pickup frame.]] | This is what we're talking about: [[Image:0605kc_02_1982_chevy_s10_frame_z.jpg|Extended cab S-10 pickup frame.]] | ||
| − | ==Where to shorten the frame== | + | How do you tell them apart? Easy. The Shortbed has a standard cab and a one piece driveshaft, the Ext Cab has the ext cab (obviously) and a two piece driveshaft. The one you want is the 2WD Longbed, it has a standard cab and a two piece driveshaft. Try to get one that is 1989 or newer with the 2.8 or 4.3 V6 with an automatic transmission. If not, any S-10 2WD Longbed from 1982 on will work. |
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| + | WARNING: Stay away from the S-10 BLAZERS! The wheelbase is 100" 2dr and 108" 4dr. They also sit 6"-8" higher. | ||
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| + | Track (wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface) is 56" front and 55 rear. Frame is 32" wide at the front and 34" wide at the rear. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. Frame is boxed from the front to midway of the length, that would put it at just behind the door. Comes stock with power steering, power disc brakes, IFS, newer ones come with 4 wheel disc brakes. | ||
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| + | ===Where to shorten the frame=== | ||
The picture below shows where the frame can be shortened to accommodate the body of your swap. | The picture below shows where the frame can be shortened to accommodate the body of your swap. | ||
[[Image:Where-to-shorten-s10-frame.jpg|frame|Where to shorten an S-10 frame.]] | [[Image:Where-to-shorten-s10-frame.jpg|frame|Where to shorten an S-10 frame.]] | ||
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Need some dimensions to work off of:http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/3/36/S10_frame117_demensions.jpg | Need some dimensions to work off of:http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/images/3/36/S10_frame117_demensions.jpg | ||
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Steering gear box replacement, http://www.vhrpartsandaccessories.com/servlet/the-723/FLAMING-RIVER-GM-S10/Detail | Steering gear box replacement, http://www.vhrpartsandaccessories.com/servlet/the-723/FLAMING-RIVER-GM-S10/Detail | ||
| − | Swaps you can do | + | ==Swaps you can do== |
| − | + | *'47–'55 Chevy/GMC trucks, suburbans and panels. | |
| − | + | *[http://www.geocities.com/lakota_circle_dancer/swap1.html '48-'52 Ford F1/F2/F3 pickups] | |
| − | + | *'40s K-Series International pickups. | |
| − | + | *'49 Chevy Fleetline. | |
| − | + | *'49-'51 Fords (Shoebox). | |
| − | 40s K-Series International pickups | + | *'40 Chevy pickup. |
| − | + | *40 Ford 1/2 ton pickup. | |
| − | + | *'51 Henry J. | |
| − | + | *'42 Dodge pickup. | |
| − | '49-'51 Fords (Shoebox) | + | *[http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=294539 '51 Chevy Pickup] |
| − | + | *[http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj310/rhondayou/ ’53 GMC pickup://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj310/rhondayou/] | |
| − | 40 Chevy pickup | + | *[http://home.comcast.net/~hjgould/ '41 Willys Coupe build up] |
| − | + | *[http://rides.webshots.com/album/559148615VegaUV '51 Chevy 1/2 T frame swap with lots of pictures]. | |
| − | 40 Ford 1/2 ton pickup | + | *[http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/pdf/LD/LD_ST_Truck/LD_ST_Truck_pgs.pdf S-10 frame dimensions] |
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