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robby · 01-18-2003, 11:59 PM

I just bought another truck. It is a 79 K20 GMC Sierra Grande. It has a good 400 motor and a worn 400 trans. Pretty rough with an extra set of chrome rims and bigger tires (not sure what size yet) I couldn't pass it up for $75 no joke. Has a title too! Pretty cool I thought. The body isn't good enough to fix.

Can I use the axles on a 67-72?

I will probably keep the motor and part the rest.

O'l Buck · 01-19-2003, 12:27 AM

Now why can't I ever find deals like that, I keep comming up with this early 80's C-10 crap for cheap.......I just gave $175 for a full floater 3/4 ton rear axle for my 49, and thought that was plenty cheap. dang.....people like you pizz me off......just kidding......congrats......btw, I'm pretty sure the axles will work under a 67-72 K-20

Project1970 · 01-19-2003, 12:55 AM

Dang! $75 for a good 400 V8 would've been enough for me...I'd pull the engine and tranny, sell the truck, and sell the tranny separately!

**jerry moss** · 01-19-2003, 11:02 AM

if you're using the axles under a 4x4 you'll have to move the spring pads inward, relocate the shock mounts and get longer e-brake cables on the rear. the front is a direct bolt in.

robby · 01-19-2003, 11:33 AM

to continue the question of the direct bolt in front axel, does that mean that front springs are the same for this truck and my 72 K10?

**jerry moss** · 01-19-2003, 11:38 AM

73 and newer front springs are longer but the center to center width is the same

robby · 01-19-2003, 11:47 AM

Thanks Jerry, a guy in a boneyard told me they are the same.

01-18-2003, 11:59 PM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Just bought another wrong year I just bought another truck. It is a 79 K20 GMC Sierra Grande. It has a good 400 motor and a worn 400 trans. Pretty rough with an extra set of chrome rims and bigger tires (not sure what size yet) I couldn't pass it up for $75 no joke. Has a title too! Pretty cool I thought. The body isn't good enough to fix. Can I use the axles on a 67-72? I will probably keep the motor and part the rest. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

01-19-2003, 12:27 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Now why can't I ever find deals like that, I keep comming up with this early 80's C-10 crap for cheap.......I just gave $175 for a full floater 3/4 ton rear axle for my 49, and thought that was plenty cheap. dang.....people like you pizz me off......just kidding......congrats......btw, I'm pretty sure the axles will work under a 67-72 K-20 __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-19-2003, 12:55 AM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Dang! $75 for a good 400 V8 would've been enough for me...I'd pull the engine and tranny, sell the truck, and sell the tranny separately! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-19-2003, 11:02 AM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	if you're using the axles under a 4x4 you'll have to move the spring pads inward, relocate the shock mounts and get longer e-brake cables on the rear. the front is a direct bolt in. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-19-2003, 11:33 AM	#5
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	to continue the question of the direct bolt in front axel, does that mean that front springs are the same for this truck and my 72 K10? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

01-19-2003, 11:38 AM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	73 and newer front springs are longer but the center to center width is the same __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-19-2003, 11:47 AM	#7
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Thanks Jerry, a guy in a boneyard told me they are the same. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)



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