NY WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 05-08-2022, 10:19 AM

I am trying to add PS to my recently restored 67 K10 with 292 engine. I have read so many posts on how to do this and have concluded the best advice was to swap in a front suspension from the 71-72 in order to update to Disc brakes. I live in Cooperstown NY (upstate NY) so I am hoping to not drive more than a couple hundred miles. I found one locally from a 1970 K10, but I am holding out for the later models if possible. Thanks, george

bluek5 · 05-08-2022, 12:01 PM

Not that I have one close to you but, what gear ratio do you need?

**georgieb51** · 05-08-2022, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bluek5

Not that I have one close to you but, what gear ratio do you need?

Good question. I do not know. I will have to take a look and pull off a cover. But I can always match them up afterwards.

**1rippen6** · 05-08-2022, 01:53 PM

I'll have to look but pretty sure I have a 71 or 72 axle, I'm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. 71 won't have a welded bracket for steering stabilizer, the 72 will.

**georgieb51** · 05-08-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I'll have to look but pretty sure I have a 71 or 72 axle, I'm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. 71 won't have a welded bracket for steering stabilizer, the 72 will.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I will take a look on the map and see where you are in PA. I have to drive to Quarryville PA this week. 200 miles from me.

**1rippen6** · 05-08-2022, 09:50 PM

Looks like I'm 2 hrs from Quarryville. I'll look tomorrow and confirm on the axle, if it is I have a buddy that lives in Carlisle, that's about an hour away.

**georgieb51** · 05-08-2022, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Looks like I'm 2 hrs from Quarryville. I'll look tomorrow and confirm on the axle, if it is I have a buddy that lives in Carlisle, that's about an hour away.

I just checked. You are 320 miles away. Almost to Maryland?

**1rippen6** · 05-08-2022, 10:10 PM

Yes, I'm 5 miles from the Maryland line

**1rippen6** · 05-09-2022, 07:27 AM

Here is a 71 that is complete, it does have an aftermarket steering stabilizer.

**ShortbedClayton** · 05-09-2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by georgieb51

I look forward to seeing what you come up with. I will take a look on the map and see where you are in PA. I have to drive to Quarryville PA this week. 200 miles from me.

I have to check my axle pile but I know I have a pair of axles out of a 71-72 blazer as well. I’m 5 minutes from Quarryville actually. I’ll check tonight and get some pics.. I would have to sell the pair rather than just the front axle so idk if that would be a deal breaker for you or not..
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**georgieb51** · 05-09-2022, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Here is a 71 that is complete, it does have an aftermarket steering stabilizer.

Thanks for the photos. Looks like you have a few other items lying around. What can you tell me about the condition of this item?

**1rippen6** · 05-09-2022, 10:37 PM

PM sent

**georgieb51** · 05-12-2022, 06:50 AM

So far I have had two replies from about 300 miles away. Any one closer? Gas is a serious factor. It would cost be $250 to drive 600 miles to get these. (In my 95 K2500 with 454). But maybe it would fit
in my Prius?

**georgieb51** · 05-14-2022, 04:50 AM

Anyone closer to me? I am in upstate NY. Thanks

05-08-2022, 10:19 AM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,590	WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension I am trying to add PS to my recently restored 67 K10 with 292 engine. I have read so many posts on how to do this and have concluded the best advice was to swap in a front suspension from the 71-72 in order to update to Disc brakes. I live in Cooperstown NY (upstate NY) so I am hoping to not drive more than a couple hundred miles. I found one locally from a 1970 K10, but I am holding out for the later models if possible. Thanks, george __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

05-08-2022, 12:01 PM	#2
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension Not that I have one close to you but, what gear ratio do you need?

05-08-2022, 01:53 PM	#4
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension I'll have to look but pretty sure I have a 71 or 72 axle, I'm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. 71 won't have a welded bracket for steering stabilizer, the 72 will.

05-08-2022, 09:50 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension Looks like I'm 2 hrs from Quarryville. I'll look tomorrow and confirm on the axle, if it is I have a buddy that lives in Carlisle, that's about an hour away.

05-08-2022, 10:10 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension Yes, I'm 5 miles from the Maryland line

05-09-2022, 07:27 AM	#9
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension Here is a 71 that is complete, it does have an aftermarket steering stabilizer. Attached Images

05-09-2022, 10:37 PM	#12
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension PM sent

05-12-2022, 06:50 AM	#13
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,590	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension So far I have had two replies from about 300 miles away. Any one closer? Gas is a serious factor. It would cost be $250 to drive 600 miles to get these. (In my 95 K2500 with 454). But maybe it would fit in my Prius? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

05-14-2022, 04:50 AM	#14
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,590	Re: WTB 1971-1972 K10 front suspension Anyone closer to me? I am in upstate NY. Thanks __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

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