1973-87 Squarebody Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit

BROTHERS kit will take all the confusion out of this conversion and will provide you with all the necessary provisions to complete this popular conversion in a clear step-by-step process.
BROTHERS kit includes: laser cut steel template with hole locations and steps clearly marked - high strength steel inner "C" channel reinforcement brace - new shortbed front-to-rear brake line - new shortbed parking brake cables - all necessary hardware to install the kit - highly detailed instructions.
With BROTHERS conversion kit, you will have everything needed to shorten your longbed frame with basic hand tools in your own garage. The kit does require welding to finish the conversion but with our bolt-in steel inner braces, you will be able to safely transport the vehicle to a certified welder if needed. The driveshaft will also have to be shortened before re-installlation.
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[@grumpylang49]

Love the videos. Just bought my first square body. 1983 k10. In fact just placed an order for a few parts today as well.

[@mr.g4952]

Any updates on your square body how did the kit turned out

[@matthewpeoples3766]

I would love to see a 88-98 kit made

[@a1109101112]

I would love that too I need that right now lol

[@coyotelife9732]

Yes. I've passed up so many good deals on long beds over the years. I didn't think it was practical to do this. Now I'll be on the lookout for a clean, long bed.

[@user-zj9mr1pd8o]

@@coyotelife9732…I have one for ya..

[@Arizonaclassics]

These videos are absolutely amazing

[@zukobringas5096]

‘That’s just not right man’, I like that...nice content bro, thanks.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

LOL, thanks for watching!

[@Alejandrojy6yd]

@Brothers it’s about dang time!! Been asking and waiting for years. Very exciting! Thank you! Wait….all are out of stock 😢

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

This product was just released, we are taking pre-orders right now and expect to be shipping these kits Mid-November once we have the packaging and instructions finished..

[@juanhermosillo7322]

Holly macaroni!!! Really miss my old c10 short bed and with this kit it will be way cheaper to build one. The Elder at my job site told me about this kit and I really need to get a kit. Thank you for this amazing video. Im subscribing to your channel just for this content. Thank you again.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@bubbabatterby7059]

Finally. Thanks y'all.

[@DorianMariusGray]

I really would like to see a longer video on this whole project.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

That video will be available soon. Like Dave mentioned, we are working on a complete instructional video right now that will be released before year end.

[@TheJymmy1977]

Donde puedo encontrar ese kit

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@TheJymmy1977 www.brotherstrucks.com

[@arturoeschistosocervantes4626]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV it works in my 89 Chevy long bed frame

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@arturoeschistosocervantes4626 Yes

[@BeerMoney89]

This is nice!!!

[@coyotelife9732]

Wish I had known about this all along. Ive seen so many nice long beds for sale but always avoided them.

[@usaflag7305]

Nice cut then weld it with extra metal for extra strength 👍

[@jessedesantiago2324]

How about a video on front frame crack repair were steering wheel pump is located! My truck has a crack and I hear is common on square body chevys! Thank you awesome videos keep them coming 👍👍

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We'll check it out, thanks for the suggestion!

[@DFWJon]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I think that it’s more like… “How bout a video on the frame crack repair right below the cab on the passenger side where my fat ass girlfriend always sits when we go out!?!?!? I have always heard that this is common on square body Chevys. Especially when her lard-ass won’t listen and get in the back of the bed like she is instructed to do in the first place!!! Btw, once I get this large crack fixed, I am honestly contemplating breaking up with her because she just won’t fucking listen to anything I say to her!!! It’s not like I tell her to get in the back for no reason!!! I mean, I really and truly just do NOT want to be seen, by my friends and family, with her up front with me anyways, but that is besides the point!!! My main issue with her is that she just won’t listen!!! And that is not to mention that her humongous ass won’t quit eating either. All she wants to do is eat, other than crack the frame of my beloved truck!!! Thank you, awesome videos, keep them coming!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kevinholbrook7174]

I love watching this video on this type of information and I was hoping that you would have the same information about lengthening a short bed to a long bed on a Chevrolet S-10? I can’t exactly find what I am looking for actually! Thanks 🙏

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We don't have any information related to the S-10 pickups. Sorry

[@headlesnorseman701]

find a donor short bed truck, get all the measurements and find exactly what you need to cut. they usually makes these frames pretty similar and sometimes with matching holes for different configurations

[@kevinholbrook7174]

@@headlesnorseman701 Thanks 🙏 I have been doing some research on these frames and trying to figure out how much and what to do for me to succeeding my dream truck!

[@DFWJon]

@@kevinholbrook7174 If you don’t mind me asking, why are you wanting to “stretch” the short bed into a long bed? Which I will say that when lowered the long bed looks pretty good. But I’m not entirely sure that the long bed would look better. Either way, good luck with your adventure.

[@fbbc6495]

Wow do have that for the 88/99 chevy c1500 cool vid .

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not yet available for the 88-99 trucks, maybe someday!

[@brentrobinson3274]

Would like to see a square body roof skin replacement very interested in how to tackle the rear without panel bond

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We would probably recommend a bond unless you are OK with eliminating the factory seam.

[@edgarsalgado7747]

Wow😍😍😍💯👏👏

[@raulmorales9159]

Video was very helpful ..I have a question what’s a good website to purchase new bolts and washers (hardware) for my 72 c10 bed ? Thanks I’m advance

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Always www.brotherstrucks.com

[@fernandoulloa798]

I need this but for my dodge d150

[@thenewyorker0042]

Can the bolts be removed and welded shut? I'm just not a fan of all the Frankenstein bolts

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Yes absolutely! Once you have it welded in you can take the bolts out and weld the holes.

[@User-rj2dk]

Haha i used to work there great place

[@ricdavis5321]

Where do I find the conversion kit in this video?

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

I never did really understand the short bed craze but then again I tend to do things with trucks (yes that includes classic trucks) that you shouldn't do and probably can't with a short bed

[@mr.g4952]

I've only owned one truck in my entire life and that was a 1978 Dodge custom single cab short bed that I inherited from my uncle. This wasn't all that long ago back in 2002 when I was 17, boy did I love that truck it was awesome but when it came to using it for work it didn't always work out if we were hauling stuff with it. The neighbor down the street owned a very similar truck to mine except his was a 79 cab and a half long bed. It was a much more comfortable ride than mine just for the reason that there was more room. Recently I got it in my head that I want to take a 2004 F150 and converted to a 2009 . I've seen it done and some of them you really can't tell unless you look inside and you see the older style interior. I've been seeing those older F-150 pop up for a couple thousand dollars I think it'd be fun taking up a little project like that

[@felonebike9859]

Will this work on a stepside bed as well?

[@jerryperfect9303]

Will the template work with a one ton frame?

[@robr5786]

Does this kit work for 4x4 chassis's too??

[@Torres_Tires_N_Truck_Reapir]

How long is a original short bed from the front to the back?

[@josephp8712]

I just noticed the youtube certification badge lol

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Good eye!

[@mr.g4952]

I just have one question how safe is this I mean we're taking the frame and cutting a piece off of it will that affect any of the structural support . Not that I'm going to use mine for off-roading but I am curious how safe is it

[@jamesbryant7050]

No more unsafe than that model having the gas tank outside the frame rail!! Anyway they extra layer in there will keep it at least as rigid as factory. Remember it used to be legal to repair vehicles this way when vehicles had two frame rails.

[@ezequielcadena9349]

What does a job like this normally cost ? Awesome video !

[@joeysixxx7377]

1500-2300 is the prices I've gotten

[@noahfennell2268]

I have a 1973 GMC 4 x 4 3/4 ton 8 lug and I need a driver side front hub any help is appreciated

[@jamesjeffery4609]

Is there a conversion for the 55-59 Chevy? I have a long bed 59 and want to make it a short bed.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir, right now only for 1963-1987.

[@nasarioperezjr]

Cutting my truck tonight

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

So much fun ahead!

[@Ackharrystowing]

Where do you get 6 ft frame kits

[@zodiark6002]

Will this kit work on 90s?

[@Oakcali40]

You got something for a 91 Chevy s10?

[@dennis6325]

Okay? Now what about shortening fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, box and driveshaft?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Fuel lines come with our kit along with the proper parking brake cables. The driveshaft will need to be shortened by a professional. There are options for replacing the fuel tank, so we leave that open to you when you shorten the truck. The bed, we sell bedsides and floors or you could find a used bed. Additionally, we are working on a video to show you how to shorten your own bedsides.

[@JoMoKenyatta-zb4dt]

How can I order this kit from you or anyone else for this project?

[@superc4308]

Are you guys going to do any videos on the 88 to 98 gm trucks

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Eventually we will, but only once we start carrying product for those trucks which should be mid-2022

[@superc4308]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV ok cool sounds great keep up the good work

[@jayscheick7408]

Will this kit work with crew cab frames?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No, unfortunately it won't.

[@Ackharrystowing]

Tried to order your frame kit didn’t now if went threw and tried call closed I got no where

[@Titi-i]

When will you guys have them back in stock ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

By the end of November (2021).

[@theohamilton6766]

Will this application work for the 88-98 long bed to short bed conversion

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir. Sorry

[@patmurphy5237]

Is there a frame shorting kit for a 1956 Chevrolet truck by Brothers. Thanks

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir, sorry

[@solmora6495]

My 82 c10 dont have the door tag only have one on the glove box that says cargo capacity 798 lb is the kit u guys have for sale will work on my truck?????

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Call the shop and we'll walk you through how to measure the frame to see if it will work.

[@victortorres7530]

Do you have anything on a 1999 Chevy long bed

[@kimw7612]

still waiting for the full version of this process, mounts, fuel tanks, drive line two piece to one piece ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Coming out in a couple weeks. Just shot it in our studio recently.

[@gunsandhorsepower]

Could uou even get it legal after you cut it

[@fredjones1238]

show us how to cut down the box

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

That video is in the works, keep an eye out!

[@Northwoodschickenchaser]

Any idea when this kit will be in stock?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We were shooting for mid to late October 2021 initially, adjusted timeline looks like we will probably start shipping kits in mid November.

[@scuzpwns3934]

When will it be in stock?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Mid to late October 2021.

[@rtrrecords]

How much is the kit brother

[@legozombiemocmaker8026]

Will the kit from a 1984 work on a 1977 I have the kit for a 1984

[@richardmiller9814]

What’s the difference in doing that verse cutting the frame in a z pattern

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You would want to cut a Z if you weren't using a C-Channel to reinforce the frame after the cut. Both options spread the stress over a wider area so the cut doesn't fail after its joined together.

[@stevezack6077]

Both ootions are legal in most places, hot roxs usually use the z because they didnt have a kit

[@indy007jones]

what about the bed? can we have a video on shortening the bed.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We just shot one, should be out mid-January.

[@indy007jones]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV thank you, can’t wait!

[@henrycalderon403]

Will it work on a 74 c20?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Most of them yes, however, there is one model that it will not work on. Please click the link in the video description and read the notes on our product page to see if your truck would be excluded.

[@Miguel2b887]

Will this work on a 1974 C20?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

It depends... there are two versions of the C20. If yours is under 8000 GVWR then it will work.

[@joeg.9536]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Mines is 7500... I bought it. I guess I'll see if it works.

[@floranfauna3090]

Will you have a K30 model available?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We have no intention of creating a kit for the C30/K30 at this time. The C30 and K30 use a completely different frame than the C10-C20-K10-K20 models. Because of the difference and the extremely low number of people wanting to shorten those models, we have no current plans to create a kit for the C30/K30.

[@emanuelfelixreza9195]

I'm interested

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@emanuelfelixreza9195 Thank you, we'll make note of it and if we get enough interest we'll look into engineering a kit.

[@bigturclakelife8980]

Is there a kit for the 90s trucks ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not at the moment (Oct 2022)

[@matthewbarnes4993]

Will this work for a 91 Chevy 1500

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Hello, it will not.

[@user-jx8js6ii4s]

quisiera adquirir el kit 1973-1987

[@buncherkev2794]

When will there be a kit for the long bed crew cab 4x4 and why wouldn’t this work for the crew cab?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Different holes, different dimensions, different frame thickness, etc, etc... We don't foresee any kit ever being produced for the crew cab truck frames. Just not enough demand.

[@Certifiedtray310]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV would it work for a 1984 single cab c20? Or is the frame thicker also?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@Certifiedtray310 It works for MOST C20's except for the ones that have an 820 GVWR on the tag in the door jamb. Click the product link in the video description and you'll be able to see an image of what you're looking for.

[@Certifiedtray310]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV thanks, do you guys carry a 8 lug to 5 lug conversion kit? there use to be a c20- c10 conversion spindle but I think the company went out of business

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@Certifiedtray310 we dont specifically carry an 8 lug to 5 lug kit, but it's 100% doable with available parts. Front end needs to be "downgraded" to 1/2 ton parts and the rear axles need to be swapped.

[@blake_8711]

I can’t comprehend why anyone would want a shorter bed

[@isaiahbustos2948]

Appearance

[@isaiahbustos2948]

same reason old schools are even a thing 😂

[@imonaroll9502]

Parking. Easier backing in. No space for the fat mother in law. 😂

[@user-xt6ng5jh8i]

I want to shorten my 1979 ford do you have a kit for a Ford

[@oneesan9453]

I need a kit but for a 1988-1998 Chevy c1500

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Someday we'll have those too.

[@josuecordoba2933]

How much for the kit?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Direct product link: bit.ly/3kMq6XX

[@Ackharrystowing]

Phone kept spinning so never new if it went threw

[@KevinS3928]

Why?

[@mblake0420]

K30 kit?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not at the moment.

[@victortorres7530]

Yo short bed

[@gb123-ej8wh]

Why on earth would anyone want to shorten their bed?

[@gogogadget248]

Looks better

[@ColeCarter-je1up]

Short beds are just better looking if your doing a restore and want a sporty truck

[@gb123-ej8wh]

Oh. I want a long bed personally but I’m just wanting a low tech reliable work beast

[@kevinjuarez541]

Cause it’s ugly AF

[@fortyseven1832]

Jesus...$517.00. Ridiculous.

[@antoniofuller4920]

this is helpless why would you waste time showing part of the process

[@sundown...7718]

Will the kit work for 4x4 trucks ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We have tested this kit on 4x4 frames already and it works!