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Old 11-29-2009, 11:30 PM   #1
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What donor axle for my 64?

I am two days into my 64 GMC half-ton build project, and have stripped it down to the cab, suspension, and frame. Once the cab is off, I am prepping the frame, and doing suspension/drivetrain. I am converting the front to disc brakes from a 78, and will have 5 lugs. I am looking for suggestions for a donor axle for the rear. I am looking for something that I can preferably bolt on, but am willing to cut/weld spring mounts as necessary. Here are my needs: 2.4 to 2.5 something ratio (was looking at 2.41), would like to match the wheel offsets on the 78 (believe it is a 62" axle, but correct me), don't care about posi or anything like that, will probably stick with drums, and stick with leaf springs. I would like to soften the rear suspension, as this truck will never haul anything, so would be interested in suggestions here, as well. Maybe a car axle/leafs?
Thanks in advance.
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1964 GMC 1/2 ton LWB project
- 1982 GMC 6.2 diesel engine/suspension donor
- 1966 Chevy 3/4 ton frame/doors/fenders donor
- tons of parts - cause you can't build a truck without 4 of everything!

2001 3/4HD Duramax Diesel extended cab lwb4x4
1984 Chevy C30 6.2 diesel lift truck (project)
1962 GMC w/5 lugs, 350/350 auto (was for parts, but couldn't bring myself to do it!)

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