What Years For Bolt In Front/Back End Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jahloha · 11-21-2013, 02:18 PM

Team:

I have a 1970 C20, 2WD, 8 lug

I would like to have disc brakes on all four corners, while also keeping the 8 lug setup.

I have been doing a lot of reading and from what I understand, if I can find a 71'/72' front and rear end with coil suspension (mine has coils all around), I can do a direct swap (pull mine out, drop and bolt in the donor piece. Is this correct?

Also, if this is correct, what other parts are needed to make this setup work?

Will finding a 8 lug setup be hard with these years? Any rear end preferences you have?

I really appreciate everyones' insight.

Mahalo!

11-21-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	What Years For Bolt In Front/Back End Swap Team: I have a 1970 C20, 2WD, 8 lug I would like to have disc brakes on all four corners, while also keeping the 8 lug setup. I have been doing a lot of reading and from what I understand, if I can find a 71'/72' front and rear end with coil suspension (mine has coils all around), I can do a direct swap (pull mine out, drop and bolt in the donor piece. Is this correct? Also, if this is correct, what other parts are needed to make this setup work? Will finding a 8 lug setup be hard with these years? Any rear end preferences you have? I really appreciate everyones' insight. Mahalo! __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread



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