Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 02:20 PM

Do you guys have any pictures of K5s and/or Shortbox trucks with 1 Ton axlesunder them. I don't know what truck to use my axles under. Thanks fellas again.

Patriot

79bonanza · 02-01-2011, 05:13 PM

putting one tons under a truck wont make a diffrence in anything really, youll just have 8 lug wheels. i dont think you will gain any heights off a one ton axle swap

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 79bonanza

putting one tons under a truck wont make a diffrence in anything really, youll just have 8 lug wheels. i dont think you will gain any heights off a one ton axle swap

But I will gain strength. I will need it for the Black Hills.

russgt · 02-01-2011, 05:42 PM

This is my 77 shortbox with a dana 60, Nothing too major vs a 44. Make sure to use a steering box brace because the frames on the K5 and shorty are thinner than the 1 tons, and man is it a heavy axle! Has dually hubs in the photos that have since been cut down

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by russgt

This is my 77 shortbox with a dana 60, Nothing too major vs a 44. Make sure to use a steering box brace because the frames on the K5 and shorty are thinner than the 1 tons, and man is it a heavy axle! Has dually hubs in the photos that have since been cut down

I have been following your progress. VERY NICE work Russ!!!!!

79bonanza · 02-01-2011, 05:50 PM

yea youll gain alot of strength but the only thing that could change would be how wide the axles are if you happen to get a dually front axle and a van rear 14 bolt.

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 79bonanza

yea youll gain alot of strength but the only thing that could change would be how wide the axles are if you happen to get a dually front axle and a van rear 14 bolt.

Negative Ghost Rider. The donor truck is a 1980 3+3 SRW 1 Ton. Dana 60 front, Corp 14 Bolt(10.5 inch)

79bonanza · 02-01-2011, 06:11 PM

hopefully the 14 bolt didnt come out of the dually as well

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 79bonanza

hopefully the 14 bolt didnt come out of the dually as well

Just wondering why you keep trying to crap on my build?? FYI, it is an ALL ORIGINAL TRUCK that is still ALL TOGETHER. I will be taking it apart for my other toys. I have been building these trucks for over 25 years and have 14 of them. I know the difference between a DRW and SRW!!! Thanks for playing.

russgt · 02-01-2011, 07:15 PM

I think he was asking me that, No, the 14 bolt that I have is not out of a dually, If it was though, you would only have to swap hubs and move the perches, not the end of the world. The front DRW vs SRW difference is only the hubs, which is easily solved

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by russgt

I think he was asking me that, No, the 14 bolt that I have is not out of a dually, If it was though, you would only have to swap hubs and move the perches, not the end of the world. The front DRW vs SRW difference is only the hubs, which is easily solved

BINGO!!!

79bonanza · 02-01-2011, 07:24 PM

calm down there killer, i was just making sure you werent goin to run into any unexpected axle fitment problems. but to each his own i guess, have fun with all that jazz.

just one question you said youve been building these trucks for 25 years and you want to see what one will look like with 1 tons under them. surly over your 25 year of your infinate wisdom building these trucks you would have seen one and noticed there is no diffrence.

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 79bonanza

calm down there killer, i was just making sure you werent goin to run into any unexpected axle fitment problems. but to each his own i guess, have fun with all that jazz.

just one question you said youve been building these trucks for 25 years and you want to see what one will look like with 1 tons under them. surly over your 25 year of your infinate wisdom building these trucks you would have seen one and noticed there is no diffrence.

WOW!! I guess the reason there such a site as this is for truck aficionado's to come together and share knowledge and PICTURES!!!!!!There are many men here who know a boatload more than I and have built some incredible machines. I just wanted to see a nice trail rig or show truck instead of the run of the mill mud trucks. I grew up with those all day long. As for difference, there is a HUGE difference in the swap. Many components to consider. Thanks for asking.

Squareforceone · 02-01-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot

WOW!! I guess the reason there such a site as this is for truck aficionado's to come together and share knowledge and PICTURES!!!!!!There are many men here who know a boatload more than I and have built some incredible machines. I just wanted to see a nice trail rig or show truck instead of the run of the mill mud trucks. I grew up with those all day long. As for difference, there is a HUGE difference in the swap. Many components to consider. Thanks for asking.

good for you man

russgt · 02-01-2011, 07:51 PM

Its hard to reference a truck that you saw one time or use to own, its alot easier to look at a picture.

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by russgt

Its hard to reference a truck that you saw one time or use to own, its alot easier to look at a picture.

Hey Russ, are you putting 1 ton stuff under you K5?? I thought you had a 14 bolt with rear discs??

Patriot

russgt · 02-01-2011, 09:10 PM

yeah, I swapped the 60 out of the shortbox to put it in the blazer. I have 2 14 bolts that have disc brakes, but one has a posi and the other one is welded (PO).

Do you have a truck to swap the axles into yet or are you in the planning stages?

Patriot · 02-01-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by russgt

yeah, I swapped the 60 out of the shortbox to put it in the blazer. I have 2 14 bolts that have disc brakes, but one has a posi and the other one is welded (PO).

Do you have a truck to swap the axles into yet or are you in the planning stages?

I have a 1980 Shortbox and a 4 Speed K5 Blazer like yours.

I have a couple of 1 Tons and this one is one I will use as parts.

**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 79bonanza

... surly over your 25 year of your infinate wisdom building these trucks you would have seen one and noticed there is no diffrence.

What are you talking about? It appears to me he is considering putting one ton axles under a SWB truck or Blazer. There are a LOT of differences and advantages with a heaver axle, and it seems as if you know that.

Either offer some advice, or move along....

bmchevy1979 · 02-02-2011, 12:01 PM

here is a few of K5s

Patriot · 02-02-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bmchevy1979

here is a few of K5s

I really like the paintjob on the first one. looks pretty cool.

bmchevy1979 · 02-02-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot

I really like the paintjob on the first one. looks pretty cool.

besides the door not matching the paint it looks neat

TheWhiteElephant · 02-01-2011, 11:58 PM

When I had my '79 K5, I swapped in a 14 bolt rear from a '79 3/4 ton truck and it was a direct bolt in. Only change was the drive shaft u-joint--I don't have the part number but it is sold at all the parts stores, and of course you'll need larger u-bolts.

For some great photos, head on over to ColoradoK5.com and almost everyone there has done this swap.

02-01-2011, 02:20 PM	#1
Patriot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerset SD Posts: 312	Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? Do you guys have any pictures of K5s and/or Shortbox trucks with 1 Ton axlesunder them. I don't know what truck to use my axles under. Thanks fellas again. Patriot

02-01-2011, 05:13 PM	#2
79bonanza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sadieville, kentucky Posts: 167	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? putting one tons under a truck wont make a diffrence in anything really, youll just have 8 lug wheels. i dont think you will gain any heights off a one ton axle swap

02-01-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? This is my 77 shortbox with a dana 60, Nothing too major vs a 44. Make sure to use a steering box brace because the frames on the K5 and shorty are thinner than the 1 tons, and man is it a heavy axle! Has dually hubs in the photos that have since been cut down Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 02-01-2011 at 05:43 PM.

02-01-2011, 05:50 PM	#6
79bonanza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sadieville, kentucky Posts: 167	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? yea youll gain alot of strength but the only thing that could change would be how wide the axles are if you happen to get a dually front axle and a van rear 14 bolt.

02-01-2011, 06:11 PM	#8
79bonanza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sadieville, kentucky Posts: 167	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? hopefully the 14 bolt didnt come out of the dually as well

02-01-2011, 07:15 PM	#10
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? I think he was asking me that, No, the 14 bolt that I have is not out of a dually, If it was though, you would only have to swap hubs and move the perches, not the end of the world. The front DRW vs SRW difference is only the hubs, which is easily solved __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

02-01-2011, 07:24 PM	#12
79bonanza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: sadieville, kentucky Posts: 167	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? calm down there killer, i was just making sure you werent goin to run into any unexpected axle fitment problems. but to each his own i guess, have fun with all that jazz. just one question you said youve been building these trucks for 25 years and you want to see what one will look like with 1 tons under them. surly over your 25 year of your infinate wisdom building these trucks you would have seen one and noticed there is no diffrence.

02-01-2011, 07:51 PM	#15
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? Its hard to reference a truck that you saw one time or use to own, its alot easier to look at a picture. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 02-01-2011 at 07:52 PM.

02-01-2011, 09:10 PM	#17
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? yeah, I swapped the 60 out of the shortbox to put it in the blazer. I have 2 14 bolts that have disc brakes, but one has a posi and the other one is welded (PO). Do you have a truck to swap the axles into yet or are you in the planning stages? __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 02-01-2011 at 09:12 PM.

02-02-2011, 12:01 PM	#20
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? here is a few of K5s Attached Images __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

02-01-2011, 11:58 PM	#23
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Pictures of K5s and Shortboxes with 1 Ton axles?? When I had my '79 K5, I swapped in a 14 bolt rear from a '79 3/4 ton truck and it was a direct bolt in. Only change was the drive shaft u-joint--I don't have the part number but it is sold at all the parts stores, and of course you'll need larger u-bolts. For some great photos, head on over to ColoradoK5.com and almost everyone there has done this swap. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367



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