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11-04-2016, 11:09 AM
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Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
Good morning. I am currently working on a 61 c10. Im wondering if its possible to swap to a coil spring setup from a 1963 parts truck i picked up? I know there are some differences in the frame size but was unsure about the front clip and any other issues i would come across. Thanks for your replies.
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11-04-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
Here is someone who can answer that in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850
I found that in the FAQ section, lots of info there: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
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11-04-2016, 04:28 PM
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Re: Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
You will have to switch out the entire front clip. If you are not planning on putting air bags on it or are worried about lowering it so much that the torsion bar lowering bolts will hit the ground, I would not bother.
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11-04-2016, 07:19 PM
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Re: Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
They make brakes and all sort of good stuff that work with torsion bars. 2"-3" drop spindles with disks. IT'S almost pointless to get rid of bars here's mine just bars before bagged front. JUST bars loose.
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11-04-2016, 07:33 PM
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Re: Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
Here the tape, front cab mount and bumper. Tape is 3.75"
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11-04-2016, 11:32 PM
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Re: Swapping 1961 front suspension with 1963 suspension?
If you are going to go to all the work, why not swap it out for a '73-'87 front suspension with disc brakes?
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