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Andy4639 · 11-12-2012, 05:12 AM

Has anyone measured a late model 6 lug rear end to see if they would fit a 71 truck frame? Better yet doews anyone have pictures of one installed?
Been wondering how much trouble it would be to put one under a 71 and have the axles done for the 5 on 5 bolt pattern to gain the disc brakes.There is a local junkyard that has several of these rear ends.

11-12-2012, 05:12 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Late model rear end? Has anyone measured a late model 6 lug rear end to see if they would fit a 71 truck frame? Better yet doews anyone have pictures of one installed? Been wondering how much trouble it would be to put one under a 71 and have the axles done for the 5 on 5 bolt pattern to gain the disc brakes.There is a local junkyard that has several of these rear ends. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.