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Chevhell 03-18-2014 12:26 PM

Rear end help in my 62
 
Im looking to put a 12 bolt in my 62 but not sure if later year rear ends will bolt right in ? I assume someone out there has converted over. Any help would be great thanks.

PGSigns 03-18-2014 12:33 PM

Re: Rear end help in my 62
 
If it is a trailing arm truck it will go right in. You will need the track bar from the donor or just go to an adjustable one.
Jimmy

Clyde65 03-18-2014 01:02 PM

Re: Rear end help in my 62
 
60-62 have a little bit of a difference on the angle of the trailing arms I do believe. I think that Capt Fab would be the best to assist here.

LVPhotos 03-18-2014 10:30 PM

Re: Rear end help in my 62
 
I had to weld perches outside the ones from '71. I used the longer stock bar and mount. Now it is all PorterBuilt.

HumphreyMurdoch 03-18-2014 11:06 PM

Re: Rear end help in my 62
 
The perches on 60-62 are wider than the 63 & up. You can get an install kit from speedway, comes with perches, panhard mount and bar, to put whatever rear you would like in your truck. If you happen to go with a 73-87 they are 1.5" wider, than the original in your truck.

Captainfab 03-19-2014 12:32 AM

Re: Rear end help in my 62
 
The trailing arms are farther apart on the '60-'62's than on the '63-'72's. The '60-'64's have the long panhard bar and the '65-'72's have the short panhard bar.


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