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papsoldblue72 03-26-2013 11:25 PM
Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Ok I have a 1972 C-10 2 wheel drive truck it has the leaf spring set up.. My question ... Would it be possible to swap out to a newer model truck rear end that has leaf springs and disk brakes and in the process lower my truck by the rear end sitting on top of the springs instead of being mounted under them??? Has this been done before ???

lolife99 03-26-2013 11:36 PM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.

lolife99 03-26-2013 11:37 PM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dj...5/applications

papsoldblue72 03-27-2013 12:05 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5973513)
DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.
I have seen those done before but I was just thinking I could maybe upgrade to disk brakes and lower it a little cheaper this way also without having to do a lot of welding and fab work... IF it's possible at all... LOL

TexasSteve 03-27-2013 12:09 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
If the "new" rear end is set up for leafs under not over & the spring mounting pad is the correct width, then it'll be a simple swap. Otherwise you might have do a flip kit on the new rear end and/or move the mounting pads which means setting up for pinion angle & welding. Not to mention that swapping rear ends means dealing with brake line threads & emergency brake cable attachment.

papsoldblue72 03-27-2013 12:45 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasSteve (Post 5973590)
If the "new" rear end is set up for leafs under not over & the spring mounting pad is the correct width, then it'll be a simple swap. Otherwise you might have do a flip kit on the new rear end and/or move the mounting pads which means setting up for pinion angle & welding. Not to mention that swapping rear ends means dealing with brake line threads & emergency brake cable attachment.
So in a perfect world it might work..... LOL Great.... I would love to see some pictures if anyone has done something similar to this...

andrewmp6 03-27-2013 07:46 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Even then you would have to change your master cylinder and proportioning valve to have rear disc brakes.

N2TRUX 03-27-2013 10:43 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
It would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.

lolife99 03-27-2013 12:16 PM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by n2trux (Post 5974144)
it would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.
x2

SCOTI 03-27-2013 02:28 PM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 5974144)
It would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.
Meaning much wider....

INSIDIOUS '86 03-28-2013 12:03 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5973513)
DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.
Out of personal experiance pleas don't go djm for a flip kit. Imported Chinese crap is all it is
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papsoldblue72 03-28-2013 12:23 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5974321)
x2
Ok it really isn't something I want to do but it looks as if it's the only choice I have... I really only want to get 3 or 4 inches lower and I see everyone getting these kits and hacking the frame up with those bolt in plates.... UUUUGGGHHH..... I was thinking instead of using those adapters on my old axel ... Why couldn't I use a different axel that already has the spring perches in the correct location for sitting on top of the springs... Maybe just maybe I wouldn't have to cut the frame up... I really don't know.... Probably would still have to cut it up....

papsoldblue72 03-28-2013 12:27 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86 (Post 5975760)
Out of personal experiance pleas don't go djm for a flip kit. Imported Chinese crap is all it is
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So where else ??? I would prefer U.S.A. How did you lower yours??? Or did you???

SCOTI 03-28-2013 09:28 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Check w/Early Classic Enterprises.

AndrewSz 04-02-2013 12:29 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Well i think maybe you might have do a turn kit on the new back end and or move the increasing shields which indicates setting up for pinion position & welding. In addition to that changing back ends indicates working with braking mechanism line discussions & emergency braking mechanism wire connection . . . . .

AndrewSz 04-06-2013 06:13 AM
Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewSz (Post 5986287)
Well i think maybe you might have do a turn kit on the new back end and or move the increasing shields which indicates setting up for pinion position & welding. In addition to that changing back ends indicates working with braking mechanism line discussions & emergency braking mechanism wire connection . . . . .
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