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Old 04-11-2008, 10:22 PM   #1
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5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

Here are some in progress pics on our 69' Step Side. We swapped leaf springs for trailing arms. It has a Super Track Bar from ECE and were waiting for 6" drop coils from Athey's Classic Truck Parts. We also swapped out the rear end from 6 lug to 5 lug. Still deciding on wheels and tire size.









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Old 04-11-2008, 11:08 PM   #2
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

Are you going to C-notch it?
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:17 PM   #3
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

ECE says I should not have to if I stay at 6". Any lower, i.e. bag it - I'll have to notch it.
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Old 04-12-2008, 10:30 AM   #4
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

That's good news, no c-notch. I'm in the process of building a 67 SWB and I put 5" drop coils and I have to cut the bump stops about an inch shorter just to allow a little travel. If you need pics of the clearance let me know, send me your email address. I have the chassis completed, less shocks.
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Old 04-12-2008, 03:36 PM   #5
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

Glad you didn't have to notch it. I don't like those things.
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Old 04-12-2008, 04:41 PM   #6
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

Hey I am getting ready to swap my 6 lug to 5 lug.. I have never removed a rear end on a car or truck yet.. However i have done plenty of installs of blocks suspension and stuff.. How do the u joints come apart?
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:59 PM   #7
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

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Old 04-12-2008, 08:02 PM   #8
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Re: 5 lug Swap/Trailing Arm Swap in Progress

Awesome job! That frame looks clean, gotta love progress!

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