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09-02-2007, 08:51 AM
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C-30 rear axle swap
Hey all, just picked up a 68 C-30 with a dump flat bed on it, but it has a slight bend in the rear axle from over loading I guess. Any ideas on what axles would interchange? I have an eaton out of a K-20 laying around here..are they the same? Or is the 1 ton axle heavier? Are newer ones able to be swapped in if I can find one? Thanks for any input on this subject, Gord
P.S. I will be hauling slab wood from a local Amish sawmill for firewood with it so it does get fairly heavy use |
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09-02-2007, 07:55 PM
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Re: C-30 rear axle swap
install a modern 14 bolt. easy swap. 88 & up is best one
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09-05-2007, 09:52 AM
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Re: C-30 rear axle swap
i would be looking for a 1967 or 1968 chevy truck one ton rear end
well i have too rear ends the one in my truck and the other if it dont work 1967 chevy one ton wrecker truck |
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09-05-2007, 03:46 PM
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Re: C-30 rear axle swap
The 3/4 ton axle will have different spring perch spacing, but they are pretty easy to cut off and weld new ones on. A lot cheaper than buying a whole other used axle assembly. If your existing 3rd isn't messed up, then you can choose which gear ratio you want, if they're different.
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