80's rear into 67-72 frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fade94 · 08-11-2005, 09:07 AM

I have a 71 with rear leaf rear end. I also have an 80's model 12 bolt rear. Will it bolt into the 71? I am asking because my son was given a 69 coil reared truck in exchange for some work. I would like to pick up the hangers and springs and put this rear in that truck to have the 5 lug and friendlier gears. I already have a 72 front disk cross member to bolt in that I have been trying to sell here, but something always happens.. and the guys back out.

matt67350 · 08-11-2005, 10:51 AM

You can change the spring perches on the 80's axle.
ECE has the brackets or you can just buy mine for $54.00

Then you need the track bar from the ECE also.

I have a 72 rearend that will need carrier bearing repalced. $100.00

Matthew

fade94 · 08-11-2005, 10:53 AM

Just seeing if it could be done right now. Have to get the truck stripped down to the frame and cut the frame down to short bed then I'll be ready to make a final decision on the rear end. I don't suppose you would have a short frame available?

matt67350 · 08-11-2005, 01:31 PM

you can redrill the 6 lug axle also.

08-11-2005, 09:07 AM	#1
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	80's rear into 67-72 frame? I have a 71 with rear leaf rear end. I also have an 80's model 12 bolt rear. Will it bolt into the 71? I am asking because my son was given a 69 coil reared truck in exchange for some work. I would like to pick up the hangers and springs and put this rear in that truck to have the 5 lug and friendlier gears. I already have a 72 front disk cross member to bolt in that I have been trying to sell here, but something always happens.. and the guys back out. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

08-11-2005, 10:51 AM	#2
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	swap You can change the spring perches on the 80's axle. ECE has the brackets or you can just buy mine for $54.00 Then you need the track bar from the ECE also. I have a 72 rearend that will need carrier bearing repalced. $100.00 Matthew __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

08-11-2005, 10:53 AM	#3
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Just seeing if it could be done right now. Have to get the truck stripped down to the frame and cut the frame down to short bed then I'll be ready to make a final decision on the rear end. I don't suppose you would have a short frame available? __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

08-11-2005, 01:31 PM	#4
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	swap you can redrill the 6 lug axle also. __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress



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