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    1. 03-25-2017 #1
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      2000 tahoe limited frame swap questions

      Hey guys i have a 2000 tahoe limited that i want to put on the frame of a 2008 chevy avalanche. The avalanche body is wrecked but the frame, engine, trans, and brakes are all intact. Would this swap work? Any advice would help
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      Although they do share lots of parts I'm going to say no do to the wheelbase length , you will need to shrink the frame and wheelbase by 14" .... Once you do that then it would be the body mounts ....etc etc . Might just be easier to remove the engine, trans, suspension etc and swap those over being as they're damn near perfect exchanges
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      Isn't the avalanche and suburban the same chassis?
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    4. 03-26-2017 #4
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      Nope ... at least according to Wikipedia lol, regardless the wheelbase is still off quite a bit . It would be way easier to swap the good drive train over and suspension and we know the parts are a direct fit
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      The Tahoe is shorter than the Avalanche like Ryan said. Now the Suburban and Avalanche are the same chassis and length. I would just swap the driveline from the Avalanche to the Tahoe, much easier than the body.
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    6. 03-27-2017 #6
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      What about brakes because drums suck. Is there a kit i could buy for a rear disc conversion?
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      Sure ..lots ...all depends on your wallet thickness
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      What parts from the avalanche fit other than the motor and trans?
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      Ummm pretty much everything lol... essentially the same vehicle just longer
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      What year would yall recommend i get my parts from?
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      Now I'm confused.... Thought you had both vehicles
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      What will i gain by swaping the suspension and can i also swap the differentials so i can have disc brakes all around and 6 lug rims?
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      Well swap the suspension if one is better than the other ...otherwise I'd say leave it alone.. Swapping the diffs is a bolt in affair ,so yes you could keep the disc brakes
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      Would that be the best way to get disc brakes in the rear without buying an expensive kit?
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      Big time ...you already own them don't you ?
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      Yeah thanks alot for your help i'll be working on my truck this weekend ✌
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      Yeah for sure ..good luck hope all works out, post some pictures if you have the time

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