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**ShortbedClayton** · 03-19-2023, 01:34 PM

Hey guys been a long time coming but I finally got some rear axle trusses made up to sell. I copied a similar one I got from a friend and tweaked it a bit to suit my 12 bolt in my 72 k5. Comes with everything pictured. The axle saddles are fabricated out of 3/16 steel and welded together. Have about 35-40 hours in these things but as far as I know nobody’s remaking them.. I got 11 total rears to sell. They clear a hickey aluminum diff cover as well. $300 plus shipping. Also have fronts made up for Dana 44. 12 of them. They are $250 each plus shipping but if you buy a front and rear combo I’ll knock 25 off the front to help ya with shipping.
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gmikkels · 03-19-2023, 02:52 PM

Hello,
Please send me a total shipped to 80116.
Thanks,
Gene

gmikkels · 03-19-2023, 03:07 PM

Update, just need the rear.
Thanks,
Gene

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-19-2023, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gmikkels

Update, just need the rear.
Thanks,
Gene

Hey gene. 366 shipped.
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gmikkels · 03-19-2023, 03:16 PM

PM me your payment info.
Thanks,
Gene

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-19-2023, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmikkels

PM me your payment info.
Thanks,
Gene

Pm sent
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**Utahboy** · 03-20-2023, 06:27 PM

I would like a front and rear set please. Shipping to 48451. Thanks

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-20-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Utahboy

I would like a front and rear set please. Shipping to 48451. Thanks

$51 shipping.
Make it $575 even my friend. I’ll pm you my PayPal link… could have it out Wednesday afternoon for ya. Thanks
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**Willowrun** · 03-22-2023, 07:36 AM

Per my PM i’ll take a rear truss.
For those considering purchasing, I’ve purchased several front trusses from the seller and have been very pleased with the quality.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-22-2023, 06:26 PM

Do have plans to make a rear Dana 60 leaf spring truss? I would be interested in one.

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-22-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Do have plans to make a rear Dana 60 leaf spring truss? I would be interested in one.

Assuming that’s the same rear that’s in my 1972 custom camper 2wd? I wasn’t planning on it but I can look into it for ya
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old buford · 03-24-2023, 12:09 AM

will front ones work on a 78 k20 with a dana 44? any plans for a rear one for k20 rear diff gm?

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-24-2023, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by old buford

will front ones work on a 78 k20 with a dana 44? any plans for a rear one for k20 rear diff gm?

I believe a front should work on a squarebody Dana 44. I copied these off the first one I made for my big hub k20 72 front axle. Rear a 14FF? I was gonna try making 3 rears for a 14 bolt in the near future. Couple interested in a HO52 rear truss as well myself included.
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**Rods** · 03-24-2023, 08:59 AM

I would be interested in the HO52 rear also.

old buford · 03-24-2023, 10:19 AM

Would like front truss for sure. Rear diff is a 14ff. how much for front truss with shipping to 86314 az. will send money order when you're ready. many thanks Charlie aka old buford.

**ShortbedClayton** · 03-24-2023, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old buford

Would like front truss for sure. Rear diff is a 14ff. how much for front truss with shipping to 86314 az. will send money order when you're ready. many thanks Charlie aka old buford.

Pm sent
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**ShortbedClayton** · 04-10-2023, 07:19 AM

TTT have one rear truss left. Getting ready to make 10 more
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**ShortbedClayton** · 07-25-2023, 09:57 PM

TTT have 3 rears left. Powdercoated satin black ready to install! Powdercoated free of charge. Can meet at Carlisle truck nationals to avoid shipping costs if necessary.
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**Richard** · 07-26-2023, 01:27 AM

What is the diameter of axle tubes these fit?

**ShortbedClayton** · 07-26-2023, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

What is the diameter of axle tubes these fit?

For 1/2 ton 12 bolt axles. Would have to measure any bolt but I believe they measure for 3” tubes
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**ShortbedClayton** · 01-22-2024, 12:17 PM

Still have a few of these available for 12 bolt rears. Had some interest in some for a 14 bolt so I’m currently working on making them available. Possibly for a Dana 60 front as well. Thanks guys
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1tuff71 · 07-20-2024, 08:29 AM

Shortbed, did i understand correctly that you were going to try and fab up a GO RHINO axle truss ?

**ShortbedClayton** · 07-20-2024, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1tuff71

Shortbed, did i understand correctly that you were going to try and fab up a GO RHINO axle truss ?

I plan on making something similar not an exact copy. Planning on this winter putting some work into them
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03-19-2023, 01:34 PM	#1
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 694	12 bolt rear axle truss Hey guys been a long time coming but I finally got some rear axle trusses made up to sell. I copied a similar one I got from a friend and tweaked it a bit to suit my 12 bolt in my 72 k5. Comes with everything pictured. The axle saddles are fabricated out of 3/16 steel and welded together. Have about 35-40 hours in these things but as far as I know nobody’s remaking them.. I got 11 total rears to sell. They clear a hickey aluminum diff cover as well. $300 plus shipping. Also have fronts made up for Dana 44. 12 of them. They are $250 each plus shipping but if you buy a front and rear combo I’ll knock 25 off the front to help ya with shipping. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-19-2023, 02:52 PM	#2
gmikkels Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: franktown colorado Posts: 375	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Hello, Please send me a total shipped to 80116. Thanks, Gene

03-19-2023, 03:07 PM	#3
gmikkels Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: franktown colorado Posts: 375	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Update, just need the rear. Thanks, Gene

03-19-2023, 03:16 PM	#5
gmikkels Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: franktown colorado Posts: 375	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss PM me your payment info. Thanks, Gene

03-20-2023, 06:27 PM	#7
Utahboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linden, Michigan Posts: 426	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss I would like a front and rear set please. Shipping to 48451. Thanks

03-22-2023, 07:36 AM	#9
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Per my PM i’ll take a rear truss. For those considering purchasing, I’ve purchased several front trusses from the seller and have been very pleased with the quality.

03-22-2023, 06:26 PM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Do have plans to make a rear Dana 60 leaf spring truss? I would be interested in one. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-24-2023, 12:09 AM	#12
old buford Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Prescott Valley Posts: 5	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss will front ones work on a 78 k20 with a dana 44? any plans for a rear one for k20 rear diff gm?

03-24-2023, 08:59 AM	#14
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,483	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss I would be interested in the HO52 rear also. __________________ Az

03-24-2023, 10:19 AM	#15
old buford Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Prescott Valley Posts: 5	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Would like front truss for sure. Rear diff is a 14ff. how much for front truss with shipping to 86314 az. will send money order when you're ready. many thanks Charlie aka old buford.

04-10-2023, 07:19 AM	#17
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 694	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss TTT have one rear truss left. Getting ready to make 10 more Posted via Mobile Device

07-25-2023, 09:57 PM	#18
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 694	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss TTT have 3 rears left. Powdercoated satin black ready to install! Powdercoated free of charge. Can meet at Carlisle truck nationals to avoid shipping costs if necessary. Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2023, 01:27 AM	#19
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,856	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss What is the diameter of axle tubes these fit? __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

01-22-2024, 12:17 PM	#21
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 694	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Still have a few of these available for 12 bolt rears. Had some interest in some for a 14 bolt so I’m currently working on making them available. Possibly for a Dana 60 front as well. Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2024, 08:29 AM	#22
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 464	Re: 12 bolt rear axle truss Shortbed, did i understand correctly that you were going to try and fab up a GO RHINO axle truss ? __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........



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