Need rearend for 4WD to 2WD conversion.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FuelCellGuy · 07-19-2004, 06:51 PM

Anyone have a 71-72 GMC five-lug rear?? I just think this should be a swap-in for a leaf sprung 4WD rear. Will a 73-up rear fit?? Later, FCG

my new 72 · 07-19-2004, 07:42 PM

Hey FCG, you better check local inspection laws about converting a 4wd to a 2wd. A converted rig is illegal to inspect here in Texas.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-19-2004, 08:02 PM

A 2wd leaf spring has the spring perches in a different location than the 4 wd spring perches.

Jim

FuelCellGuy · 07-19-2004, 08:15 PM

I am not worried about the inspection as when it is registered as an antique, no inspection is required. Jim, are you sure?? Are they wider or narrower?? I am confused.

smonty · 07-19-2004, 08:54 PM

Hey Mark,

If you need one with a higher gear ratio I have a good 2wd leaf spring axle off a 72 GMC. If you find out you can use it we can work something out towards what I owe you for the wheels.

Ernie

FuelCellGuy · 07-19-2004, 10:12 PM

Ernie,

Can you measure outside to outside on the spring perches?? Is it 5-lug?? Later, Mark

07-19-2004, 06:51 PM	#1
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Need rearend for 4WD to 2WD conversion.... Anyone have a 71-72 GMC five-lug rear?? I just think this should be a swap-in for a leaf sprung 4WD rear. Will a 73-up rear fit?? Later, FCG

07-19-2004, 07:42 PM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Hey FCG, you better check local inspection laws about converting a 4wd to a 2wd. A converted rig is illegal to inspect here in Texas. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-19-2004, 08:54 PM	#5
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply Hey Mark, If you need one with a higher gear ratio I have a good 2wd leaf spring axle off a 72 GMC. If you find out you can use it we can work something out towards what I owe you for the wheels. Ernie __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

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07-19-2004, 08:02 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	A 2wd leaf spring has the spring perches in a different location than the 4 wd spring perches. Jim

07-19-2004, 08:15 PM	#4
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I am not worried about the inspection as when it is registered as an antique, no inspection is required. Jim, are you sure?? Are they wider or narrower?? I am confused.

07-19-2004, 10:12 PM	#6
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Ernie, Can you measure outside to outside on the spring perches?? Is it 5-lug?? Later, Mark



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