V2500 frame compatibility and advice.

[Ricko1966]

Front driver shackle was twisted and after jacking it up on the body mount the frame twists and it flexes the shackle back to almost normal. Previous owner welded a plate on the top frame rail behind the shock mount so this is already tricky. Seems the frame is bent and it twists/flexes. Thinking of replacing the front section of frame, from the bumper to past driver door. Please share your thoughts on this. Does anyone know what other frames would work? This is 89 v2500, it is very difficult to get solid answers on this. Thanks!

There's a guy just posted as an introduction. He has a 1990 v2500 that needs to be sold for parts or parted out. See what you guys can work out.

 

[Strick]

I have a very good 91 V1500 Sub body & chassis if you're interested. There should be no frame difference between the 1500 & 2500 & if so it's minimal.

HS

 

[Ricko1966]

I have a very good 91 V1500 Sub body & chassis if you're interested. There should be no frame difference between the 1500 & 2500 & if so it's minimal.

HS

There's a fairly significant difference in frame rail thickness,that's why I didn't suggest a V1500 to the O.P. earlier.Since he already had a problem,I didn't think he'd like the idea of a thinner frame. The guy with the burnt V2500 might be a player. I'll see if I can find frame specs. I've got them somewhere,just a matter of finding then. Found it,it's 1/64th difference in thickness.