El Cheepo Rear end ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 08-13-2007, 04:28 PM

I got a rear end off of my brother in laws 67. (He converted to disc on all 4 corners.) I had orderd a rear end conversion kit from CPP. Well the kit they sell will not work for my 60 , so back it goes.
The "new" rear end has a panhard( trackbar) mount on the pumkin,were as mine was atached on the axle part
Ok my question is should I use a trac bar from a 67? How hard would it be to make one?
I still have to install new axle seats and set the pinion angle, ( I'll farm that out to to Chief)

**raggedjim** · 08-13-2007, 05:51 PM

Use the track bar from the 67, piece of cake! Or, if you are a glutton for punishment, use the 66 track bar, cut the bracket off of the old axle and weld it to the 67 (lots of work for the same effect...)

Good luck, Rg

TINKERDUKE · 08-13-2007, 06:13 PM

I put a chevy 10 bolt in my 60 panel and made my own tracbar with high quality steel and high quality rose joints so its adjustable. I used the original frame mount and fabricated a bracket to weld on the shock brackets. The longer the tracbar the less sideway movement your axle will have during suspension movement. It wasn't too difficult to make. Steve.

**slepysal** · 08-13-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TINKERDUKE

I put a chevy 10 bolt in my 60 panel and made my own tracbar with high quality steel and high quality rose joints so its adjustable. I used the original frame mount and fabricated a bracket to weld on the shock brackets. The longer the tracbar the less sideway movement your axle will have during suspension movement. It wasn't too difficult to make. Steve.

Nice, any pics, also what did you do with the e brake cables and brake hose ?

**ChiefRocka** · 08-14-2007, 12:07 AM

It's not even a big Sal....I'll hook it up no problem man !!

I'll fab everything we need for the track bar !!

John

**slepysal** · 08-14-2007, 12:38 AM

Right on !!! Thanks John.

**raggedjim** · 08-14-2007, 10:23 AM

Why don't I have a buddy with a fab shop???

Rg

**ChiefRocka** · 08-14-2007, 11:13 AM

I'll be your buddy...come on over

John

hewlett2002000 · 08-14-2007, 11:54 AM

well i can fab up brackets and **** but not like yall. lol i eaither get scrap metal and bend it with pliers or whatever will work or use JB weld or silicon. but it would be nice to have a friend at a fab shop.
John

**raggedjim** · 08-14-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I'll be your buddy...come on over

John

Hey, I appreciate it, but the drive would kill me! I do miss the Cali weather...

It's hot as he11 here! Rg

08-13-2007, 04:28 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	El Cheepo Rear end ?? I got a rear end off of my brother in laws 67. (He converted to disc on all 4 corners.) I had orderd a rear end conversion kit from CPP. Well the kit they sell will not work for my 60 , so back it goes. The "new" rear end has a panhard( trackbar) mount on the pumkin,were as mine was atached on the axle part Ok my question is should I use a trac bar from a 67? How hard would it be to make one? I still have to install new axle seats and set the pinion angle, ( I'll farm that out to to Chief) __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-13-2007, 05:51 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? Use the track bar from the 67, piece of cake! Or, if you are a glutton for punishment, use the 66 track bar, cut the bracket off of the old axle and weld it to the 67 (lots of work for the same effect...) Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-13-2007, 06:13 PM	#3
TINKERDUKE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ENGLAND, UK Posts: 97	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? I put a chevy 10 bolt in my 60 panel and made my own tracbar with high quality steel and high quality rose joints so its adjustable. I used the original frame mount and fabricated a bracket to weld on the shock brackets. The longer the tracbar the less sideway movement your axle will have during suspension movement. It wasn't too difficult to make. Steve.

08-14-2007, 12:07 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? It's not even a big Sal....I'll hook it up no problem man !! I'll fab everything we need for the track bar !! John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-14-2007, 12:38 AM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? Right on !!! Thanks John. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-14-2007, 10:23 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? Why don't I have a buddy with a fab shop??? Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-14-2007, 11:13 AM	#8
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? I'll be your buddy...come on over John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-14-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: El Cheepo Rear end ?? well i can fab up brackets and **** but not like yall. lol i eaither get scrap metal and bend it with pliers or whatever will work or use JB weld or silicon. but it would be nice to have a friend at a fab shop. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.



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