El Camino Rear Ends Fit in Our Trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andrew68c10 · 06-11-2005, 01:49 PM

I was just told that any rear end from a 69 thru 71 El Camino will fit in our trucks. Can anyone verify that? I thought they would be narrower or at least have smaller brake assemblies, so I've assumed they wouldn't work. Am I wrong?

cdowns · 06-11-2005, 03:25 PM

open the tailgate b-4 putting it in and you shouldn't have a problem

Ogier · 06-11-2005, 03:36 PM

Keep in mind that the El Camino is basically a station wagon with a bed...

Do you want a car axle in your truck???

**special-K** · 06-11-2005, 03:48 PM

I don`t know that they have the same mounting dimensions as trucks(trailing arms/shocks).I also don`t know what the benefit would be.Probably narrower,too.And,yes,smaller brakes.Are you thinking of your C/20?I`m planning on installing a Dana60 from a C/20 in place of the 12-bolt in my short bed.There are parts available to use 5-lug axles/brakes.Not narrowing/tubbing,just want a beefy third member to handle big hp.

MARIOS68PANEL · 06-11-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

open the tailgate b-4 putting it in and you shouldn't have a problem

Now thats funny

Andrew68c10 · 06-11-2005, 06:50 PM

I'm switching from 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton. I need a 12 bolt with coil spring perches.
And I have a long bed, so I won't need to open the tailgate.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-11-2005, 07:21 PM

The brackets that are welded to the rear end are completely different and the brakes are different. There may be a way to adapt it but you are better off finding a truck rear end. The wheel bolt circle is 5 on 4 3/4".

The El Camino rear ends are like the Chevelle rear ends.

Jim

hotrodmtodd · 06-11-2005, 09:29 PM

Andrew,
I wish you lived in PA instead of CA, I would gladly trade you the correct rear-end for an A-body rear-end. Chevelle, El Camino, Cutlass, Skylark and Le Mans are all A-body cars and they are DEFINITELY different from our trucks in nearly every way. The brake shoe retainer springs might be the same, that's about it. You have to admit the tailgate thing was pretty funny. Take care, Hot Rod

06-11-2005, 01:49 PM	#1
Andrew68c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 178	El Camino Rear Ends Fit in Our Trucks? I was just told that any rear end from a 69 thru 71 El Camino will fit in our trucks. Can anyone verify that? I thought they would be narrower or at least have smaller brake assemblies, so I've assumed they wouldn't work. Am I wrong? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside

06-11-2005, 03:25 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	open the tailgate b-4 putting it in and you shouldn't have a problem __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-11-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	Keep in mind that the El Camino is basically a station wagon with a bed... Do you want a car axle in your truck??? __________________ With regards, Ogier 1969 Chevrolet C20 - Resto-Custom started!!!

06-11-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I don`t know that they have the same mounting dimensions as trucks(trailing arms/shocks).I also don`t know what the benefit would be.Probably narrower,too.And,yes,smaller brakes.Are you thinking of your C/20?I`m planning on installing a Dana60 from a C/20 in place of the 12-bolt in my short bed.There are parts available to use 5-lug axles/brakes.Not narrowing/tubbing,just want a beefy third member to handle big hp. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-11-2005 at 03:52 PM. Reason: spelling

06-11-2005, 06:50 PM	#6
Andrew68c10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 178	I'm switching from 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton. I need a 12 bolt with coil spring perches. And I have a long bed, so I won't need to open the tailgate. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside

06-11-2005, 07:21 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The brackets that are welded to the rear end are completely different and the brakes are different. There may be a way to adapt it but you are better off finding a truck rear end. The wheel bolt circle is 5 on 4 3/4". The El Camino rear ends are like the Chevelle rear ends. Jim

06-11-2005, 09:29 PM	#8
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Left Coaster Andrew, I wish you lived in PA instead of CA, I would gladly trade you the correct rear-end for an A-body rear-end. Chevelle, El Camino, Cutlass, Skylark and Le Mans are all A-body cars and they are DEFINITELY different from our trucks in nearly every way. The brake shoe retainer springs might be the same, that's about it. You have to admit the tailgate thing was pretty funny. Take care, Hot Rod __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner



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