Cab swap

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Asked by Travis May 01, 2016 at 11:30 AM about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1996 chevy extended cab that has been
rolled and I'm going to replace the cab. Are all the
cabs from 1988 to 1999 the same or do I need a
1996 to 1999 for the vortec and different tyranny
and wiring ect...

7 Answers

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More information is needed. Chevy did a incremental changeover with the 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. You have to determine if you have a GMT400 or the newer GMT800, then find a truck with compatible wiring to your motor and trim level on your truck.

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Ok. How do I find that information. What if it's a bare she'll and I change everything over wiring harnesses and all.

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A 96 is a gmt400. You need a 96+ gmt400 cab. The next generation is gmt800. It started in 99 but the 2500 and 3500 held on till 2000 and share the same cab.

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@kevin and andrew. I am planning the same swap. However mine is between the (97) 1500 and (98)2500. Am i good to swap straight over? And if so, is there anything i need to expect orrr??

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I’m planning on using a 1988 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the 454 to go into a 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 350 what all will I have to change I need help ASAP

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