73-87 rear end in 69 truck/burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969burb · 04-16-2005, 03:58 PM

I know this has been covered before but i came up dry in the search. I know the later rears are wider (1.5 inches, i believe). I could take care of this with new wheels w/ different backspacing. are there any other drawbacks to the later rear ends? panhard bar mounting? I want to do a five lug conversion up front and have the rear match, I have a much better chance of getting 73-87 parts than I do finding a 71 or 72 rear end. thanks, steve

HugrOrang71 · 04-16-2005, 04:09 PM

The only drawbacks (depends how you look at it) would be cutting off the spring pads and adding the bracketry for the coil suspension. It's really not difficult, just a little time consuming to get it right.

Is there any width difference between a 69-70 12 bolt compared to a 71-72? Buy aftermarket axles and 5 lug drums to put into the earlier housing.

**53burb** · 04-16-2005, 10:11 PM

I also have a '69 Burb. I have a 12-bolt rear from a late 70s Chevy truck to put in it if I don't come across a 71-72 first. Anyways, what I was going to do is: ECE has the coil spring perches for about $50 a pair. As for the panhard bar: ECE also has an adjustable panhard bar that connects onto the stock location on the frame and bolts onto the passenger side lower shock mount. This costs about $120-$130. Then if you lower it, you can adjust if necessary. I haven't looked closely at it for the brakes or emergency brakes, but I am sure if you called ECE up, they would be able to help you out.

04-16-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
1969burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: olympia wa Posts: 33	73-87 rear end in 69 truck/burb? I know this has been covered before but i came up dry in the search. I know the later rears are wider (1.5 inches, i believe). I could take care of this with new wheels w/ different backspacing. are there any other drawbacks to the later rear ends? panhard bar mounting? I want to do a five lug conversion up front and have the rear match, I have a much better chance of getting 73-87 parts than I do finding a 71 or 72 rear end. thanks, steve

04-16-2005, 04:09 PM	#2
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	The only drawbacks (depends how you look at it) would be cutting off the spring pads and adding the bracketry for the coil suspension. It's really not difficult, just a little time consuming to get it right. Is there any width difference between a 69-70 12 bolt compared to a 71-72? Buy aftermarket axles and 5 lug drums to put into the earlier housing. __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-16-2005, 10:11 PM	#3
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	I also have a '69 Burb. I have a 12-bolt rear from a late 70s Chevy truck to put in it if I don't come across a 71-72 first. Anyways, what I was going to do is: ECE has the coil spring perches for about $50 a pair. As for the panhard bar: ECE also has an adjustable panhard bar that connects onto the stock location on the frame and bolts onto the passenger side lower shock mount. This costs about $120-$130. Then if you lower it, you can adjust if necessary. I haven't looked closely at it for the brakes or emergency brakes, but I am sure if you called ECE up, they would be able to help you out.



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