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Project · 03-01-2011, 12:55 AM

I have a thread started in the 67-72 section but have a few questions regarding the 88-98 trucks.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449977

Can I swap 1 ton spindles and brakes onto a 1/2 or 3/4 ton frame?

Or am I better off buying a 3/4 or 1 ton frame to begin with?

Thanks Guys

-Nathan

Tom · 03-01-2011, 01:10 AM

Not sure about spindle swapping, but you can put HD 3/4ton/ LD 1ton [8700gvw] brake calipers on 1/2ton/LD 3/4ton rotors/spindles.

Project · 03-01-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Not sure about spindle swapping, but you can put HD 3/4ton/ LD 1ton [8700gvw] brake calipers on 1/2ton/LD 3/4ton rotors/spindles.

Good to know but I'm wanting to know if I can take a 5 or 6 lug front suspension and make it a 8 lug rotor?

**scotts62** · 03-01-2011, 07:21 AM

Ya i went from 1 ton to half ton so its possible to go the other way too.

SCOTI · 03-01-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Project

Good to know but I'm wanting to know if I can take a 5 or 6 lug front suspension and make it a 8 lug rotor?

Yes, it's possible....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/pr...ion-t4904.html

Project · 03-02-2011, 01:27 AM

Thanks Guys, just what i was looking for, just wish he showed what all he had to swap from the donor truck, And that truck is pretty to boot.

SCOTI · 03-02-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Project

Thanks Guys, just what i was looking for, just wish he showed what all he had to swap from the donor truck, And that truck is pretty to boot.

That info should be in the thread linked....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/su...lly-t4564.html

Project · 03-02-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That info should be in the thread linked....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/su...lly-t4564.html

Ok I went back and looked through it again and found what I was looking for. Thanks again guys.

03-01-2011, 12:55 AM	#1
Project Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Posts: 54	Suspension Questions I have a thread started in the 67-72 section but have a few questions regarding the 88-98 trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449977 Can I swap 1 ton spindles and brakes onto a 1/2 or 3/4 ton frame? Or am I better off buying a 3/4 or 1 ton frame to begin with? Thanks Guys -Nathan

03-01-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,760	Re: Suspension Questions Not sure about spindle swapping, but you can put HD 3/4ton/ LD 1ton [8700gvw] brake calipers on 1/2ton/LD 3/4ton rotors/spindles. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-01-2011, 07:21 AM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Suspension Questions Ya i went from 1 ton to half ton so its possible to go the other way too. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

03-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#6
Project Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Posts: 54	Re: Suspension Questions Thanks Guys, just what i was looking for, just wish he showed what all he had to swap from the donor truck, And that truck is pretty to boot. Last edited by Project; 03-02-2011 at 01:33 AM.



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