Axle and Disc Brake Swap for 1970 K10 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

surfink9 · 01-06-2010, 07:02 PM

I have a 1970 K10 4x4 shortbed pick-up. It has the stock axles with drum brakes all the way around. I would like to swap axles that came with disc brakes. I think 1972 K10's had this set-up but I couldn't find it in past threads. Any information from anyone who has done this swap would be greatly appreciated (pictures would be a big help). Thanks!

**too much stuff** · 01-06-2010, 07:19 PM

I think from 71 to around 1980 should be a bolt in procedure for the whole assembly. Possibly even later. Just make sure your gear ratio matches up. Eric

01-06-2010, 07:02 PM	#1
surfink9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Watsonville, California Posts: 3	Axle and Disc Brake Swap for 1970 K10 4x4 I have a 1970 K10 4x4 shortbed pick-up. It has the stock axles with drum brakes all the way around. I would like to swap axles that came with disc brakes. I think 1972 K10's had this set-up but I couldn't find it in past threads. Any information from anyone who has done this swap would be greatly appreciated (pictures would be a big help). Thanks!

01-06-2010, 07:19 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,772	Re: Axle and Disc Brake Swap for 1970 K10 4x4 I think from 71 to around 1980 should be a bolt in procedure for the whole assembly. Possibly even later. Just make sure your gear ratio matches up. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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