Rear suspension for my 1950

[Matt_50]

I just got my front suspension installed and now I'm ready for the rear. My front end is now raised, can I simply bolt on a rear axle under rear springs to even height? Is there anything else needed? I thought getting rid of the torque tube meant axle could move around am I wrong?

What about adding a different suspension. Could I, has anyone, used the rear hangers and springs from a c10? Any pics or links to a good thread would be great. I would go ahead and put the c10 springs on but I'm concerned and bout the 1950 3100 having wider rails.

[dsraven]

if you wanna move the axle you may need to get rid of the torque tube. that means the rear of the trans goes away as well in order to accept a standard slip yoke and open driveshaft.
I have heard guys are using the spring hanger brackets from a ford ranger and/or leaf springs from an S10. dunno for sure though. the spring hanger brackets are available aftermarket. you could try a gm axle but the width will be wrong for your old truck. S10- maybe the closest

[dsraven]

whaddya got for a front end and how much did it raise?

[Matt_50]

Front end is from c10. I know... a little wide and will stick out or need offset wheels. I've seen a couple done this way and it looks good to me. Raised like 4 inches so I might need to lower it. New engine and trans will be a stock 350/350.

[Matt_50]

Is it popular to have suspension brackets for leafsprings on the outside of frame for these trucks? How about having axle under springs like my c10 is?