WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Don Brace** · 04-30-2006, 02:29 PM

Looking for a complete rear end. Do not need the springs. I bought a 1971 long bed missing the rear end.
Thanks for any help.

RicksTrucks · 05-02-2006, 06:16 PM

Got this one, but shipping may be a killer.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197330

**special-K** · 05-02-2006, 07:00 PM

I have a 4.10 Dana60 rear,same deal-heavy/far.

**Don Brace** · 05-02-2006, 07:26 PM

Does anyone know if I can use a rear end from a trailing arm set up. Can I weld some thing on the housing to use for a spring purch and then use U bolts to hold it together?
Don

Longhorn Man · 05-02-2006, 08:40 PM

I would advise you to call the parts stores and price normal stuff like brake shoes and drums and brake cylinders... you may want to find a later model rear once you see the stupid prices (and non-avalibility) of the parts.

wibilly · 05-02-2006, 10:27 PM

i have a 14 bolt full float rear here with 4.10s and open diff from a 73 or newer. spring perches will need to be relocated near Sponner and Hayward WI

**special-K** · 05-03-2006, 06:12 AM

Yes,you can adapt the axle from coil to leaf.It takes alot of care to get the pinion angle right and both sides the same.

da-burb · 05-03-2006, 07:28 AM

I have a 14 bolt with 4.11's from a 96 G30 I would sell. I also have coil spring Dana 60's with a 3.54 posi or a 70 Eaton 4.56 rear with a Detroit Locker. I got you covered and I am only 2 hours away.

and ditto on relocating the spring perches, easy to do with a little skill.

cadiac · 05-03-2006, 01:40 PM

Have a dana 60/8 lug from a 69/had leafs/very good, but down in Kansas. I go to Sioux Falls once in awhile but it'll be august or so.

wibilly · 05-03-2006, 07:15 PM

da-burb what ya gotta have for the danna? i like the gearing just wish it was set up for leafs

04-30-2006, 02:29 PM	#1
Don Brace Active Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clarks Grove MN Posts: 487	WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 Looking for a complete rear end. Do not need the springs. I bought a 1971 long bed missing the rear end. Thanks for any help. __________________ Don Brace 55 Nomad 56 Nomad 58 Impalla Coupe 58 Bel-Aire 4D HT 61 Impala CVRT 409 4 SP 2- 71 Longhorns Always looking for old toy trains, Juke boxes Pin ball and game machines.

05-02-2006, 06:16 PM	#2
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 Got this one, but shipping may be a killer. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197330 __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

05-02-2006, 07:00 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 I have a 4.10 Dana60 rear,same deal-heavy/far. __________________ "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 ~

05-02-2006, 07:26 PM	#4
Don Brace Active Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clarks Grove MN Posts: 487	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 Does anyone know if I can use a rear end from a trailing arm set up. Can I weld some thing on the housing to use for a spring purch and then use U bolts to hold it together? Don __________________ Don Brace 55 Nomad 56 Nomad 58 Impalla Coupe 58 Bel-Aire 4D HT 61 Impala CVRT 409 4 SP 2- 71 Longhorns Always looking for old toy trains, Juke boxes Pin ball and game machines.

05-02-2006, 08:40 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 I would advise you to call the parts stores and price normal stuff like brake shoes and drums and brake cylinders... you may want to find a later model rear once you see the stupid prices (and non-avalibility) of the parts.

05-02-2006, 10:27 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 i have a 14 bolt full float rear here with 4.10s and open diff from a 73 or newer. spring perches will need to be relocated near Sponner and Hayward WI __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-03-2006, 06:12 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 Yes,you can adapt the axle from coil to leaf.It takes alot of care to get the pinion angle right and both sides the same. __________________ "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 ~

05-03-2006, 07:28 AM	#8
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 I have a 14 bolt with 4.11's from a 96 G30 I would sell. I also have coil spring Dana 60's with a 3.54 posi or a 70 Eaton 4.56 rear with a Detroit Locker. I got you covered and I am only 2 hours away. and ditto on relocating the spring perches, easy to do with a little skill. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-03-2006, 01:40 PM	#9
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 Have a dana 60/8 lug from a 69/had leafs/very good, but down in Kansas. I go to Sioux Falls once in awhile but it'll be august or so.

05-03-2006, 07:15 PM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: WTB 8 bolt leaf spring rear end 1971 da-burb what ya gotta have for the danna? i like the gearing just wish it was set up for leafs __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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