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01-31-2007, 02:35 PM
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72 C20 questions
I have a 72 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive. I few questions. It is a long bed but i want to chop the frame and turn it into a short bed, does anybody know what major problems i would run into or a good way to go about it?
Also i want to go from the 8 lug to the six lug with disk brakes on the front and rear. Are there any kits i can get to do that? Sorry if they are stupid questions... im kinda new to this |
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01-31-2007, 02:37 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Long beds can be cut down to shortbeds.There are several threads on this,use the search and you will find some with pics.As for the 6 lug conversion,I cant help you.I do have original stuff to convert to 5 lug though.
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01-31-2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Why cut when you can add to and long wheelbase handeles much better
Beside this option adds wheight to rear for traction just extend the cab now that rad! |
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01-31-2007, 03:58 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
for what it's worth, you can keep the 8-lug and be a little different. some folks do offer 8-lug rotors (can't remember who) for the front. don't know about comparable rear rotors
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01-31-2007, 04:43 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Doesn't the '72 have disc in the front from the factory, my 1st 72 c20 did??
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01-31-2007, 04:45 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Yes,71 and 72 had discs stock in the front
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01-31-2007, 08:29 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
mine has drums on the front and rear. i have seen the conversion for the front end but not the rear
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02-01-2007, 01:41 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Modifications are just time and bucks dare to be different it pays
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02-01-2007, 05:34 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: 72 C20 questions
Cody, you 100% positive you have a 71?
What's the first 1/2 of the VIN? |
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03-20-2007, 12:55 PM
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Re: 72 C20 questions
I have a 71 c20, i chopped the frame, and left the 8lug. Any local garage sells disc's for the front. I have them on mine, and I also found some reallly nice rims for the 8 log too!
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