The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-17-2012, 10:01 PM   #1
chazlll
Registered User
 
chazlll's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: flint michigan
Posts: 37
66 GMC rear end swap ?

Has anyone ever changed out there dana 44 rear axles with 6 lugs & leaf springs to a newer 70s model with 5 lugs & leafs ? If so what year would work ? I like the 5 lug pattern & the danas tubes look a little rough & i dont think there really up to the challange of what i want to put them through !thanks for any help.
chazlll is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2012, 10:15 PM   #2
Narxoleptic Customs
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR
Posts: 393
Re: 66 GMC rear end swap ?

By my measurements, the spring perches are ab 1/2" wider on the 73+ rears. I'm gonna try to swap the first weekend of oct. I'll let u know.
Posted via Mobile Device
Narxoleptic Customs is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:53 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com