convert a 3/4 ton to a 1/2 ton,anybody done it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crew70 · 06-20-2002, 10:10 PM

Its a 2wd the rear end is a peice of cake .I was wondering if I can just change the spindles and brakes?

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-20-2002, 11:00 PM

for rear you will nedd 1/2 ton panhard bar and frame mounting bracket, for front you need lower arms spindles rotors calipers hoses balljoints tie rods, etc etc, youd be best off to find a 71-87 1/2 ton parts truck and remove entire front cradle assembly and stick it under your truck

06-20-2002, 10:10 PM	#1
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	convert a 3/4 ton to a 1/2 ton,anybody done it? Its a 2wd the rear end is a peice of cake .I was wondering if I can just change the spindles and brakes? __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

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06-20-2002, 11:00 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	for rear you will nedd 1/2 ton panhard bar and frame mounting bracket, for front you need lower arms spindles rotors calipers hoses balljoints tie rods, etc etc, youd be best off to find a 71-87 1/2 ton parts truck and remove entire front cradle assembly and stick it under your truck



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