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Majician
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: In the Middle
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1/2 ton to 3/4 ton questions
I want to convert my 1/2 ton C10 to a 3/4 ton C20.
Will an Eaton (10 bolt?, it has the gears that come out the front and a bolt on rear cover w/ fill plug) swap in place of my 5 lug 1/2 ton axle? Is the u-bolt spacing in the control arms the same? Will my 1/2 ton panhard work with the eaton? Will 3/4 ton ball joints work in my 1/2 ton a-arms or will I need 3/4 ton a-arms? Will '73 to '87 spindles work with my '72 1/2 ton control arms? Would it be better to just sell the 1/2 ton and buy a 3/4 ton? |
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Cantankerous Geezer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bel Aire, KS
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Beeville, Texas
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Even if you use the 3/4 ton suspension your frame is still a half ton frame, not the beefed up frame that came with C20s or C30s. It's easier to just buy a C20 than convert to one. Yeah you could do it but it would take a lot of time and $$$, especially if you have to chase the parts around. Also if you swap out the spindles from a 73-87 3/4 ton it will give you a lift in the front, which is a good thing. I wanted to do that but I also wanted to keep the stock front suspension. Has anybody done this swap with newer front running gear? If so how's the ride?
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