what year s10?

[hotwrench4hire]

Whats the best year range of a s10 pick up to be used as a donor frame and suspension for a early model pick up build?
I will link the rear and z the frame to lower the cab, thanks! [P

 

[RoddingRon]

Early 80's to 2002 fames are all pretty much the same design...if I remember correctly

 

[towb3]

Yes, correct you are.

 

[Jimmy Wallbanger]

I believe youre right on the years. a few notes though. I would look at the way those frames are built cause they have a crazy shape at the front of the cab. I would have needed to do a ton of work to squeeze my 44 gmc on the one that came with it. also on s10 s lowering is cheap! well at least cheaper and way easier than a Z on that frame. 50s chevys sit almost right on them though.

 

[hotwrench4hire]

thanks for the info, maybe my 50 International will fit on it without a ton of mods

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

You will find your '50 International is a little too wide for the S-10 track. It will fit much better on a 1st gen Dakota. I am putting a '56 IH (same cab as a '50) on a '96 Dakota chassis, and it is going to work out very well. You will not have to Z it, as the IH cab will sit plenty low on the later chassis. A few minor suspension mods and it is gonna be in the dirt. The Dakota also has R&P, which is a much better steering setup than the S-10. It performs better and doesn't hang out in front of the wheels creating a clearance issue. I picked up my donor as a running truck from a wreck for $300, and it's a factory 318 V8 model. Sold off body parts and made my $300 back. I am using the complete drivetrain, harness and all. Making a daily for my wife out of it...