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67C-20/2WD · 05-24-2002, 12:22 AM

Hey all,
This is my first question to everyone. I'm looking for the cheapest/easiest way to convert my 67 3/4 ton 2wd truck to 5 lug all the way around. The front is easy, it's the rear where I have questions. The truck has a Dana 60 8 lug rear-end. Should I just find a 5 lug rear-end and swap out, and if so what truck should I look for to find a 5 lug rear end? My rear suspension is the a coil spring set-up, not leaf springs, so that may complicate a rear-end swap. I don't know. Any help is appriciated. If possible I'd like to retain the Dana 60 since it's already under the truck. I wish there was a better selection of wheels for the eight lug hubs.

da-burb · 05-24-2002, 07:51 AM

Just swap in the half ton rear end. You will need the the pan-hard bar and the bracket it is bolted to on the frame from a half-ton to make it work. I believe they are different between half and 3/4 ton trucks.

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1972 C-10 Suburban
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1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback
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jr.chevy · 05-24-2002, 08:30 AM

Instead of going through the hassle of converting my 72 c-20 to a 1/2 ton. I went down to my local wheel store and spent $400 on a set of 8 lug 15 x 10 rims and then another 400 on 275-60-15 tires to mount on the rims. It looks great and It was easier than looking for the setups for the front and a new axle for the rear.

05-24-2002, 12:22 AM	#1
67C-20/2WD Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clinton, Utah, USA Posts: 1	67 C-20 8 lug to 5 lug questions Hey all, This is my first question to everyone. I'm looking for the cheapest/easiest way to convert my 67 3/4 ton 2wd truck to 5 lug all the way around. The front is easy, it's the rear where I have questions. The truck has a Dana 60 8 lug rear-end. Should I just find a 5 lug rear-end and swap out, and if so what truck should I look for to find a 5 lug rear end? My rear suspension is the a coil spring set-up, not leaf springs, so that may complicate a rear-end swap. I don't know. Any help is appriciated. If possible I'd like to retain the Dana 60 since it's already under the truck. I wish there was a better selection of wheels for the eight lug hubs.

05-24-2002, 07:51 AM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Just swap in the half ton rear end. You will need the the pan-hard bar and the bracket it is bolted to on the frame from a half-ton to make it work. I believe they are different between half and 3/4 ton trucks. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ 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

05-24-2002, 08:30 AM	#3
jr.chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: STURGIS SD Posts: 23	Instead of going through the hassle of converting my 72 c-20 to a 1/2 ton. I went down to my local wheel store and spent $400 on a set of 8 lug 15 x 10 rims and then another 400 on 275-60-15 tires to mount on the rims. It looks great and It was easier than looking for the setups for the front and a new axle for the rear. __________________ 48 Chevy 3600 67 Pontiac Catalina 72 Chevy C 20 78 Chevy C 10 4X4 97 Monte Carlo 99 Sportster



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