Longhorn Cheyenne 30

[justcuz]

The book says the one tons generally used 5.14's. It says the 11,000, 13,000 and 15,000 lbs axles used larger axle shafts and bigger banjo housings. Sound right?
I really am an 8 lug guy at heart and find the HO 52/72's at Pic a Part once in a while. I am seriously thinking of converting my 71 longbed C-10 to a 3/4 ton. I already have spindles rotors and calipers. I know I would need lower A arms and tie rods, heavier springs and the rear axle. I would look for a 4.10 and use a 700R4 to get driveablility on the highway back. I could have the rear half of the driveshaft redone for the 3/4 ton yoke and that should be about it. It would of course receive my slotted mags I have left over from my old 76 4x4 when it had 36" tires and a 4" lift on it.