5 bolt leaf spring rear info
 

Hello,
I am building a 1968 GMC short-step at this time and the truck has a six bolt leaf rear. I am converting to five bolt leaf rear and having trouble locating one. I know an original five bolt leaf is hard to come by so I was told I can convert a newer 73-87 rear to fit, but what is required? Looking to put a set of 3.73 in it. Any info will be helpful. P.S. how much wider is the newer rears than our older ones. Thanks Dan

70-72 rears are 1.5 inches wider than 67-69, thats all I know, dunno about the conversion, I have a 71 C-10 leaf truck and I got a posi rear sitting in the sher for it too

If only I had a leaf spring posi sitting in my shed, all my problems could be solved. thanks for the post.

1972chevy4x4---->too bad you wernt closer, i have a 5 bolt leaf rear out of an 85 ... im sure if you got 73-87 you wont have problems finding something

ttt

Check with board member gregsplace-in the past he has had what you are looking for and he lives about 15 minutes from Wichita.

Randy

Classic Truck Mag had a artical on this for a coil spring rearend
but they did touch on the leaf spring rearend.
Find a 12bolt with the gears you want and then have the saddle plates changed the fit the 68. Try Early Classic.com

Board member Teeitup near Topeka had posi 3.73 for sale out of a 4x4 for $300 about a week ago.