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sledgehammer · 02-08-2005, 09:40 PM

i just bought a 68 c10 that has coil spring rear end, i also have a 71 c10 for parts. question can i put 71 leaf spring rear end under 68 with out too many mods or maybe axle swap easier?? want to go to 5 lug setup.

first time poster long time reader.

hammer

TRUCKGUY · 02-08-2005, 10:36 PM

71 c10's didnt have leafs did they?

djracer · 02-09-2005, 12:08 AM

I'd try to just swap just the axles. I prefer the trailing arm setup!

70short/step · 02-09-2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TRUCKGUY

71 c10's didnt have leafs did they?

Some did, some didnt. The 71 axles are too long to put in 68 housing. You can cut the spring pads off the 71 and weld new pads for the coil springs. Look around your area. You maybe able to find someone to trade for a coil rear end.

68w/sbc406 · 02-09-2005, 01:28 AM

on the early classic enterprises web site they have conversion axels you can buy also, not sure the price though

sledgehammer · 02-10-2005, 09:16 PM

thanks guys for the responce from all. I`ll get er figured out. about the leaf springs in the 71 i have a 71 lwb thats a dailey driver and a 71 lwb parts truck and the both have leaf springs under them.

again thanks

sledgehammer

02-08-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
sledgehammer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north carolina foothills Posts: 6	rear axle swaps i just bought a 68 c10 that has coil spring rear end, i also have a 71 c10 for parts. question can i put 71 leaf spring rear end under 68 with out too many mods or maybe axle swap easier?? want to go to 5 lug setup. first time poster long time reader. hammer

02-08-2005, 10:36 PM	#2
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	71 c10's didnt have leafs did they? __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

02-09-2005, 12:08 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I'd try to just swap just the axles. I prefer the trailing arm setup! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-09-2005, 01:28 AM	#5
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	on the early classic enterprises web site they have conversion axels you can buy also, not sure the price though __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

02-10-2005, 09:16 PM	#6
sledgehammer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: north carolina foothills Posts: 6	thanks guys for the responce from all. I`ll get er figured out. about the leaf springs in the 71 i have a 71 lwb thats a dailey driver and a 71 lwb parts truck and the both have leaf springs under them. again thanks sledgehammer



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