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82c10 · 08-27-2005, 09:18 PM

would a 73-87 chevy rearend work on a 60-66, also what does it take to upgrade the front end, can you use front end parts off of a 73-87

chevy283 · 08-27-2005, 09:44 PM

a 73-89 rear has leaf springs and a 60-66 has coil spring im having my 65 rear redrilled to a 5 lug the front crossmember will work just drill 4 holes.

Mongo · 08-27-2005, 10:59 PM

sigh...... Why must everyone insist on changing the cross-member too?
If you want front disk brakes just swap out the upper and lower control arms with the spindles attached.Then run the appropriate brake lines master cylinder and proportioning valve. It will save you hell a lot of time and headache. .

zenish · 08-28-2005, 07:44 PM

brothers and early classic sells kits to change your rearend.be aware the 71 and later are 1.5" wider.

mbgmike · 08-28-2005, 10:32 PM

How much does it cost to have the rear axles re-drilled to 5 lug? I've been thinking about doing that?

chevy283 · 08-28-2005, 11:08 PM

It's costing me $80.00 for the rear axles.

08-27-2005, 09:18 PM	#1
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	would it work would a 73-87 chevy rearend work on a 60-66, also what does it take to upgrade the front end, can you use front end parts off of a 73-87 __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed* Last edited by 82c10; 08-27-2005 at 09:21 PM.

08-27-2005, 09:44 PM	#2
chevy283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wilson oklahoma Posts: 367	a 73-89 rear has leaf springs and a 60-66 has coil spring im having my 65 rear redrilled to a 5 lug the front crossmember will work just drill 4 holes. __________________ 65 c10 tore apart 70 c10 305/350th

08-27-2005, 10:59 PM	#3
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	sigh...... Why must everyone insist on changing the cross-member too? If you want front disk brakes just swap out the upper and lower control arms with the spindles attached.Then run the appropriate brake lines master cylinder and proportioning valve. It will save you hell a lot of time and headache. . __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board Last edited by Mongo; 08-27-2005 at 11:00 PM.

08-28-2005, 07:44 PM	#4
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	brothers and early classic sells kits to change your rearend.be aware the 71 and later are 1.5" wider. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

08-28-2005, 11:08 PM	#6
chevy283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wilson oklahoma Posts: 367	It's costing me $80.00 for the rear axles. __________________ 65 c10 tore apart 70 c10 305/350th

08-28-2005, 10:32 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	How much does it cost to have the rear axles re-drilled to 5 lug? I've been thinking about doing that?



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