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Old 04-10-2016, 01:19 PM   #10
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Re: HD Rear end recommendation for a 1967 C10 w/Coil Springs

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Is your truck 5 or 6-lug? While GMC used the 6-lug semi-floating Dana60 in some 1500s of ths era, try finding one. And finding a coil spring one will be many times more difficult. 88-up Z71 and light duty 2500s used a 14-bolt semi-floater that might make a good swap. You can have a Dana60 5-lug custom built. I want to do a Dana60 in my '67 project, but probably way down the line after it is on the road. I am fine with high strength shafts and c-clip eliminators till then. If you do break one, then is the time to build something stronger. That may never happen. Part of running the 1/4 mile is breaking stuff as you get faster.

Yeah, I always manage to find the next weak link, but never do it at a good place or time. I also figure, that out of the current vehicles I own, I have the best chance of keeping the truck in a straight line and in one piece with the power the engine will be making.
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