720trail4x4 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 I have a titled 82 720 z22s pick up that I have resurrected and an 85 z24 motor free, good compression, bill of sale only and from what I see I need the 85 frame as the front end is better for lifting and off road capability, there are more options. Upper control arm mounting location, etc. I haven't really been able to look it over really well yet, I just got the 85. I really just want to put the 82 cab and bed on the 85 frame and keep the z24 with the 85 frame for now, thinking about massaging the z22s for a light turbo application down the road. Thoughts? Are the front diffs and axles the same? Interchangeable? I know anything is possible with the right amount of money, I am trying to keep costs as low as possible for a good, reliable, solid and impressive beater looking off roading rig. I have 32s now but don't really want to kill it with huge tires. Maybe shorter gears? Rear diff locker? Budget axle swap down the road. Front and rear. I know it's a lot of information and pictures would be great. It snowed today and I will load some pictures tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Uhh are you saying in a round about way that one or both of these is/are a 4x4? Early front and rear differentials are 4.375 ratio, the Nov. '82 and up ('83 model year 4x4s) are 4.11 ratio. The front could be swapped as both are R-180 but the early rears are H-190 and the later Z24 powered 4x4 are C-200. If you were swapping the 4.375 early differentials you could probably swap the entire H-190 axle into the '85. The later Z24 powered 720 has a massive brake up-grade so go with that frame. Just so you know the frames have a VIN stamped into them that won't match the engine plate or the VIN under the windshield. 1 Quote Link to comment
720trail4x4 Posted October 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks for the info, I don't mind the VIN not matching, I'm not trying to disguise the vehicles or anything but do appreciate the heads up. I just want a better set up for off roading and it looks like the frame swap is the way to go. I will post pics and keep updates coming. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 I do not know about COs MVD rules but in AZ when changing frame numbers we do a level 2 inspection, $25 at MVD. Doing this gets the new frame number into the system with your title. I do this mainly for travel through California as I had a truck impounded from a trffic stop because I had swapped chassis. $3500 and 2 months of legal battle I got my truck back. Quote Link to comment
720trail4x4 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 I have to do a vin verification here as well. It's no big deal, as I said everything is on the up and up, just want the 85 frame with the 82 cab, it's in better shape. I do appreciate the info guys, I definitely wouldn't want to have my vehicle impounded! 1 Quote Link to comment
720_Jeff Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 14 hours ago, Charlie69 said: I do not know about COs MVD rules but in AZ when changing frame numbers we do a level 2 inspection, $25 at MVD. Doing this gets the new frame number into the system with your title. I do this mainly for travel through California as I had a truck impounded from a trffic stop because I had swapped chassis. $3500 and 2 months of legal battle I got my truck back. How the heck did a traffic stop end up with a frame vin check? I seriously thought no cop would even know where to look, lol 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Everybody knows it's on the top of the right side frame just forward of the engine mount. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Not the MVD workers in AZ! Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 They thought I had robbed a Mini Mart, which I did not. Also AZ plates was a target back in the 80s. Quote Link to comment
720_Jeff Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 LoL, accused of robbing a mini-mart. Hopefully they had you on your way quick enough. Crazy the things that can happen! 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 After I showed them my bank balance they beleived me, but would not release my truck. Quote Link to comment
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