Question about moving an axle

Hello,

I am interested in purchasing an International 4700 to use as a fifth wheel hauler. Most of the ones in my price range are former box trucks. This isn't a problem, most of them are just cab and chassis with the box already removed.

My question is about cost to make one fit my needs. Moving an axle is beyond my mechanical ability. If I bought a cab and chassis and need the rear frame cut a few feet and rear axle moved forward, does anyone know even a ballpark estimate what that would cost?

I am asking because I am weighing the options between getting a good deal on a cab and chassis and then add in the cost to move the axle versus buying the truck already short enough that is three to four thousand more in most cases.

Thanks for any help.

 

Thanks Rubber Duck, in researching the 4700 models I very quickly found some are extremely sought after, like the 4wd. You can touch a crew cab 4wd from any year for under 25K.