Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

I have a 65 chevy swb and complete 72 K5 axles,,hangers, leaf springs. My question on my 65 frame where the radiator bracket is riveted to the frame, could I install the front spring hanger from the K5 in the same holes and use the K5 radiator bracket to mount my radiator.

Re: Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

Can Anyone respond ..Thanks

Re: Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

I've been looking at mine the same way. I don't have my hangers yet but if the new bracket keeps the front spring eye in the same location as the original and supports the radiator support the same as original, I don't see why not. My radiator support sits roughly 1-1/4 inches forward of the center of the spring eye. Where does the 72 hanger place everything?
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Re: Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

It was in the same position as my truck before i cut them from the 72,Also I measured the centerline on my truck it was 23.5 same as the 72,,the leaf spring is 47" half of that is 23.5 should bolt right in same spot. I was just interested if someone has done this before. I was told to get 72 hangers and they would bolt right in,thats the only place for the front hangers to bolt to.

Re: Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

if you look at Jon's installation like has been mentioned to you , you will see how it goes. you have to modify the rad support a bit
ron

Re: Installing 4x4 axles onto 65 frame
 

ron I look at the other build ,he used 89 4x4 hangers they are not the same as 72 hangers, the 72's are a good match only the cushion mounting holes are a little bigger.