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ole school · 12-22-2007, 02:30 PM

i have a 68 gmc truck with no rear end in it i was wondering if a chevy one would fit or what can i bolt up to it without trouble

jkade · 12-22-2007, 03:13 PM

Is is a coil spring set up? If you were closer I would give you one I have out of my 67.

**special-K** · 12-23-2007, 02:15 AM

It`s probably leaf,right?It it was coil I may know why it`s gone.The GMCs had a tough little Dana60 6-lugger that`s the toughest rear you can bolt into the coil-rear trucks.Leaf was standard on GMCs with coils an option.The opposite for Chevys.If you have trailing arms(coil)you can bolt any 67-72 coil rear in.If you have leafs you can bolt any 67-72 rear in.You can use later GM 12-bolts but will need to relocate the spring perches for leaf or coil and provide mounting for the track bar.

Huck · 12-23-2007, 03:41 AM

Let's get specific---1/2 ton or 3/4?? 2wd or 4x4?? Coil or leaf? You can bolt anything to anything but if you want it to work well, well----what is your truck?

12-22-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
ole school Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: chapmansboro tn Posts: 29	question about rear ends i have a 68 gmc truck with no rear end in it i was wondering if a chevy one would fit or what can i bolt up to it without trouble __________________ IT'S HARD TO MAKE CHICKEN SALAD WHEN YOUR USING CHICKEN S......... 1968 crew cab build (under construction)

12-22-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: question about rear ends Is is a coil spring set up? If you were closer I would give you one I have out of my 67.

12-23-2007, 02:15 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: question about rear ends It`s probably leaf,right?It it was coil I may know why it`s gone.The GMCs had a tough little Dana60 6-lugger that`s the toughest rear you can bolt into the coil-rear trucks.Leaf was standard on GMCs with coils an option.The opposite for Chevys.If you have trailing arms(coil)you can bolt any 67-72 coil rear in.If you have leafs you can bolt any 67-72 rear in.You can use later GM 12-bolts but will need to relocate the spring perches for leaf or coil and provide mounting for the track bar. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-23-2007, 03:41 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: question about rear ends Let's get specific---1/2 ton or 3/4?? 2wd or 4x4?? Coil or leaf? You can bolt anything to anything but if you want it to work well, well----what is your truck?

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