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11-11-2009, 07:19 PM
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1/2 ton to 3/4
I have a 65 chevy 1/2ton with coil springs and was wanting to convert to a 3/4. the front end i is easy. What a was wondering is how hard would it be to convert the back coil spring to a 3/4 leaf spring rear end setup?
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11-11-2009, 07:31 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
if your not set on leaf springs there are some 3/4 rear ends out there that will bolt directly into your truck i got one on a trade deal and it was out of a truck with rear coils
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11-11-2009, 07:55 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
I would go with coils but i havnt been able to find any 3/4 trucks with them around here.
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11-11-2009, 09:36 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
You need to look at 67-72 trucks for your coil spring 3/4 ton rearend. They are quite common under those trucks.
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11-11-2009, 10:20 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Had to look and see where Wilson Ok was
 If you were closer to the city there is a salvage out here called Carey's triple C, they have a bunch of older trucks in the 67-72 range and a few that are 3/4 tons. |
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11-12-2009, 05:20 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
yeah around here people think there old trucks in the back yard are worth as much as a new truck. And every junkyard ive called wants a arm and leg for anything old. thats y i was looking into leaf springs.
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11-12-2009, 07:15 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Yeah thats about right, they think its gold...
Well ill keep my eyes out for ya and we'll see what comes around. |
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11-13-2009, 11:20 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
I have a '66 3/4 ton coil spring rear end complete (4:56). I'm in Cal. Let me know if this helps. Also 3/4 t. trucks have 2x6 frame rails. I tell you this be-
cause my whole parts truck is reduced to $500. Rear-end complete (brake to brake) would be near that. Let me know. 1966 C10 - rmcalori@live.com - |
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11-13-2009, 06:15 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
well thanks for the offer but cali is a little to far for me.
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11-13-2009, 07:22 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Yeah all the good deals are either out west or east...
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11-13-2009, 10:02 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
aint that the truth. lol
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11-14-2009, 05:55 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Wish you were closer ... I'll be bringing home my next project .. 66 3/4 ton chevy and was thinking about converting to 1/2 ton .. Keep us posted with pictures and info .. Good Luck !!
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11-14-2009, 11:26 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Too bad you aren't closer, I'd swap you my 3/4 ton stuff
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11-14-2009, 08:09 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Thats just about right. lol
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11-14-2009, 08:27 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
Hey at least you have had some offers, get a paid subscription and post up a thread for sale or about trading or WTB area, (not sure if you can see that or not not being a site supporter..) im sure someone is around that you can work something out with
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11-15-2009, 08:23 PM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
i might have a chance to get a early 80's 4x4 1/2 ton can i swap the axles to my 65?
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11-16-2009, 01:42 AM
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Re: 1/2 ton to 3/4
It would be quite a bit of work and some fabrication, but it can be done.
I thought you wanted a 3/4 ton 2wd?
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