1973-87 Chevy & GMC Squarebody Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion / Complete Step-by-Step

[@suzukiryder7751]

Looked for something like this for my dad's old truck about 3 years ago no luck But now it's do-able love it

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Awesome ideas and easy kit to install, I’m still a long bed guy! Thanks David.

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

This channel and Dave are the best in the industry🏆

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@Geoduck.]

Impressive. Well engineered templates just like used building commercial aircraft.

[@Everything817]

Just finished mine and I couldn't be happier with the results, or the kit.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Excellent! Thanks for the feedback.

[@alexcamarena7555]

Hey just quick question did you need to replace the drive shaft because of it being shorter

[@foxbody1152]

@@alexcamarena7555 you would need to take it too a machine shop that lengthens or shortens drivelines

[@axg6416]

@@alexcamarena7555 yess you gotta get a different driveshaft

[@lschopn]

@@axg6416do you know what drive shaft? Or do I get it customized

[@courtlandgodwin5262]

Dave, you have knees of steel! Love the video

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

This is best tech channel in youtube👍👍👍

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@Alejandrojy6yd]

@brothers Ordered my kit and waiting for delivery. Can’t wait to get it

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

In-Stock and shipping now!

[@Alejandrojy6yd]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Received my order today! Very excited! May just make a video with my 10yo son installing it.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@Alejandrojy6yd right on!

[@victorialaumea8865]

You guys making each for anybody, great job

[@spaight711]

I’m so looking forward to the one-piece videos! Already got mine w/ power regulators pre-ordered and two down to bare metal doors with ongoing body work/rust repair in the garage. Definitely want to watch you do it, first!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Its already been shot, we're in the process of editing it now, stay tuned!

[@rtrrecords]

After the short frame conversion how is the bed shortened or does it require finding a short bed to buy?

[@alejandroalba]

Great video! Does anyone know what color is this blue truck?

[@omarlara5506]

What about the gas tank? I have a 16gal tank in my long bed, will I be able to use that with the existing brackets or do I have to order a new one for a short bed?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You'll have to switch to a shortbed tank.

[@wendysuarez2512]

How short do we need to shorten the drive shaft?

[@dennis6325]

I have a 1976 K20 with a GVWR of 8400 lbs. How come your instructions say they do not apply to trucks with a GVWR over 8200 lbs. Is this because the geometry of these trucks is different? Or is it because the unwelded-bolted version of the kit is not quite strong enough to drive until you get it welded?

[@ricardolsxc10]

Does anyone know what’s the difference between 80-83 and 84-87 conversion kit? My truck is a 84 and seems that the kit is not available would I be able to use the 80-83 kit ?

[@mkfaljean101]

I just picked up an 84 Long Bed my question is with this kit if i already sourced out a short bed and short bed driveshaft instead of cutting my longbed and long bed driveshaft would that short bed and shaft bolt right up as well?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Yessir

[@andyalbor2814]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I also have a c10 long bed. I was wondering if I should LS swap the engine+transmission or make it a short bed first.

[@lschopn]

@@andyalbor2814did u end up doing ? If so which first

[@andyalbor2814]

@@lschopn Ima end up putting a 6.0 on mine but I’m doing all the suspension work done first. For converting it to a short bed, you’ll need a shorter drive shaft.

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

Would this work for a k10 too. Not sure if the frames are different at the rear

[@omarlara5506]

Do you need a new short bed for this or can you modify the long bed into a short bed?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You can modify your longbed into a shortbed. We have a video on that to help you out.

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

I love this channel👍👍👍

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicholascannon4169]

Can I use this kit on a 1981 GMC Sierra Long bed?

[@briandriedger1221]

Enjoy your vidio lots of info. Do they make a kit for 88 - 98 long bed trucks?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not right now 🤔

[@ninobrown3323]

Do you buy a short bed or cut the long bed and make it a short bed?

[@rockyp544]

Would love to see a video on leaf springs to coil springs conversion.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@emorycass1081]

Is this only for half tons? Does it reduce the payload specs and if so how much?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

This will also work on MOST 3/4t trucks. It does not reduce the payload unless you also intend to change the suspension parts to 1/2t pieces.

[@joeg.9536]

Is Fluxcore alright to use with this kit? It's what I have at hand.

[@Danman1984]

Will this work for a 1984 Chevrolet K10 1/2 ton pickup

[@cyckes1017]

How do I know what fuel tank will work?

[@jkitch6408]

i ordered the kit today for my 81 gmc c15, will you guys ever do a bed floor video?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

It's not on our list, but anything is possible. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jkitch6408]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV you already have the frame and bedside video. It would make a perfect series!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@jkitch6408 Agreed!

[@Certifiedtray310]

I'm considering doing this to my 84 c20 long bed but it's an 8 lug, do you guys sale a 5 lug conversion kit or know the easiest way to convert?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Easiest way to convert is to swap all the front end parts (ball joints, tie rods, etc) for 1/2t parts and then swap the axles for 5 lug pieces.

[@Hvac11bravo]

Just got an 87 log bed today. What is the exact length bumper to bumper? It’s at a buddies house. Reason I’m asking is because it might not fit into my garage haha

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Roughly 208" - 212" depending on what rear bumper it has.

[@Hvac11bravo]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV looks like I need to shorten it first! Lol thank you

[@viktorzavgorod441]

Great wheels on your truck. Tell me where you bought Thanks

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

These wheels are GM steel rollers that are used sometimes on the newer Tahoe, Denali and Suburbans during transit from the factory to the dealer.

[@aidancarranza9510]

Is this kit compatible with a 1977 C20 3/4 Ton with a 6 inch frame (measured top to bottom). If not compatible, why not?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

This kit works on 3/4t trucks as long as you DO NOT have the 8200 GVW on your tag as shown in this pic: images.holley.com/ltsc38773-75_08.jpg If your truck has this GVW tag it will not work because your frame is actually manufactured from THICKER steel than a normal 1/2 or 3/4 ton truck.

[@aidancarranza9510]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV i actually do have the 8200 GVW, so it won’t work?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@aidancarranza9510 nope, won't work. Sorry

[@aidancarranza9510]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV YIKES…. I’m left with a cut frame now

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@aidancarranza9510 You used our kit to cut and drill it?

[@jimshowtovideos]

does the template work for a crew cab as well?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir, sorry!

[@chrisd078]

Will this kit work on a 1977 C20 Bonanza? 3/4 Ton 8 lug...

[@vanpatterson2080]

This work for the K10 4x4 too? Strong enough?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Please give our tech team at 1-800-977-BROS

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

I hope they will make a kit for a c20 1974 crew cab

[@aztecghost33]

How much would cost something like this

[@vorhese]

I wish Dave had a twin brother that did Fords. I assume he'd have a goatee.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

That's funny!

[@vinceesparza438]

Why won’t it work with a GVWR of 8200 or greater ?? I thought all the frames are the same ???

[@comanche260]

Hi! My C20 has 6400 GVW as manufactured and 8200 max capacity. Would the kit work?

[@vinceesparza438]

I was asking the same thing mine is 8200 I don’t get why it won’t work ? If the frame is different or what

[@bradleysmith8950]

Do yall make a kit for the 88-98 yet

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not yet.

[@bradleysmith8950]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV well get on with it! Lol thanks for the reply

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@bradleysmith8950 will do!

[@ralphrodriguez6729]

Will it work on 3500

[@solmora6495]

I don't think I need to buy a new gas tank is going to be at same place as the old one im doing my short bed conversion now im bout to cut my truck frame

[@juanrodriguezf1179]

how much do yall charge to do this?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We don't do any work in our shop, just tutorial videos so you can do it at home.

[@aroundlinemen]

Nice work, thanks

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandonpriest3604]

This is why I don't use purchased kits. I just " borrow materials " from work an fab everything my self.

[@brettfox6816]

So if U can use this to make a short bed frame U can use this to make a long bed to or NO U can't ????

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No you cannot. This kit only helps remove from the frame and has no provisions for adding to it.

[@irishuwould5185]

A lot of work, think I’d rather just buy a short bed

[@twoprcentmilk5795]

Lol it’s cheaper to buy a long bed and convert it. Short beds are far more sought after

[@imonaroll9502]

Yep.

[@ronaldclark9727]

I love long beds alot better

[@vincentanatriello9296]

You must REALLY want a short box…….?

[@NachoZombieKillaRespawn]

Destroying a longbed is a sin.

[@carlosibarra7040]

Naaa , this is complicated as hell ,, just cut at the end of bed and thats it . Cut bed and then frame about 6 inch and then weld it and you don't have to do all this bs , lve done it before so.. It be easy if you cut with the plasma do lol