Frame Swaps is one of the jobs Denton sends us most often, and there's a reason for that. Denton is the county seat and the oldest vehicle population we deal with. Between the two universities, the industrial side off Loop 288, and decades of established neighborhoods, there are far more genuinely old trucks and cars in Denton than in the new-build cities south of it -- 60s and 70s pickups, square bodies, OBS Fords, project cars that have been sitting in a garage for years. Those vehicles rarely need a bolt-on part; they need rust cut out, a frame assessed, and pieces fabricated that stopped being manufactured decades ago.
Denton is about thirty minutes east on US 380 -- the longest regular drive of the cities we serve, and people still make it, because a shop that will take on a frame swap or a full resto mod is a different animal from a shop that installs parts. If your project has been stalled because nobody will touch it, that's the conversation to have with us.
About Frame Swaps
A rusted-out frame doesn't have to mean the end of a truck you've put years into. A frame swap moves the body, driveline, and everything else onto a solid replacement frame -- either a cleaner factory frame or an upgraded one that supports better suspension and parts availability.
This is one of the more involved jobs we take on: the body has to come off, every line and harness has to be transferred cleanly, and the new frame has to be prepped and set up correctly before anything goes back together. We treat it with the same care as building a frame from scratch.
Whether you're saving a truck from rust or upgrading to a frame that supports the build you actually want, this is a job worth doing at a shop that won't rush the details.
What's Included
- Guidance on sourcing a suitable donor or replacement frame
- Full body-off transfer to the new frame
- Driveline and suspension transfer and setup
- Brake and fuel line re-routing and replacement as needed
- Frame prep, rust-proofing, and coating before reassembly
- Final fit and alignment check
How It Works
- 1
Assess & source
We assess the current frame's condition and help identify the right replacement frame for your truck and goals.
- 2
Body removal
The body, bed, and driveline components are carefully removed and staged for transfer.
- 3
Transfer & mount
Everything is transferred to the new frame, with lines, harnesses, and mounts redone properly, not just reused as-is.
- 4
Fit & final check
We check ride height, alignment readiness, and all systems before the truck goes back on the road.
How we quote frame swaps in Denton
We don’t publish price lists. Every job is quoted per vehicle once we understand what you actually want built, and the quote is free. Call 832-732-0558 and tell us what the truck is.
Frame Swaps in Denton -- Common Questions
How do I know if my truck needs a frame swap instead of a repair?
If the frame is rusted through in structural areas, a swap is usually safer and more cost-effective long term than patching. We'll give you an honest assessment.
How long does a frame swap take?
It's a significant job -- typically measured in weeks, not days. We'll give you a real timeline once we've seen the truck.
Can I supply my own replacement frame?
Yes, if you've already sourced one we can inspect it and work with it, or help you find the right one.
Will everything from the old frame transfer over?
Most components transfer, but some lines, mounts, and hardware are better replaced during a swap rather than reused -- we'll flag anything that needs it.
My project has been sitting for years. Is it worth saving?
Sometimes yes, sometimes genuinely not -- and we'll tell you which. We'd rather give you a straight answer up front than take a deposit on a truck that should be parted out.
Serving All of Denton
We take frame swaps work from every corner of Denton -- Denton Square, Rayzor Ranch, Robson Ranch, Southridge, and the rest of Denton County -- across ZIP codes 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210. Most customers reach us by I-35E or I-35W, which is about 30 minutes to 2330 Doe Branch Rd in Little Elm.
We’re two guys, one shop, and we take on fewer jobs than a volume shop on purpose -- so the person who quotes your frame swaps job is the person who builds it. Call 832-732-0558 or request a free quote for your Denton build.
Truck body off a frame during a frame swap
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Frame Swaps for Denton
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From Denton: about 30 minutes
- County: Denton County