k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coggonobrien · 05-21-2008, 04:01 AM

can you mount k5 4x4 suspenion/housing front and rear onto a c10/20 frame? friend wants to sell me all the 4x4 drivetrain from a k5 for 300. i've got a couple 2wd trucks around and wanted a 4x4. are there mounting holes already on the frames? any other suggestions/recommendations on this would be appreciated.

thanks,
Dave

JACKED86K5 · 05-21-2008, 04:06 AM

let me know if you find any info on this matter. I posted similar thread about 2 hours ago. If i find something i will pm you.

coggonobrien · 05-21-2008, 04:18 AM

ah well do, due to pesky 18.8kb/s dial up search is a painful process for me

ed2552 · 05-21-2008, 04:51 AM

I think the Frames are different

*FormerMember* · 05-21-2008, 05:02 AM

I used a set of after-market brackets to convert my 2wd frame to 4wd. There isn't that much difference. Pics in my signature.

GMCMAX · 05-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Frames are slightly different, but it can be done, you'll need the front spring mounts and crossmember too...... did it on my 68 with 70 K5 parts, there will be drilling and some fab work. Oh yeah, you'll need the steering box or pitman for 4X4 (my parts included the power steering box for the 4X4)

*FormerMember* · 05-21-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMCMAX

Frames are slightly different, but it can be done, you'll need the front spring mounts and crossmember too...... did it on my 68 with 70 K5 parts, there will be drilling and some fab work. Oh yeah, you'll need the steering box or pitman for 4X4 (my parts included the power steering box for the 4X4)

Heh, or you could go cross over steering and not have bump steer by keeping the 2wd box, adding a 4wd pitman arm and going to the passenger side knuckle with your drag link.

I added info to the other post... pics included.

coggonobrien · 05-21-2008, 07:25 PM

engine or transmission crossmember or both?

*FormerMember* · 05-21-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coggonobrien

engine or transmission crossmember or both?

I did both. After-market engine cross-member and stock trans.

I do have a couple of stock 4x4 cross members and trans cross members of different combos, if you need 'em.

05-21-2008, 04:01 AM	#1
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability can you mount k5 4x4 suspenion/housing front and rear onto a c10/20 frame? friend wants to sell me all the 4x4 drivetrain from a k5 for 300. i've got a couple 2wd trucks around and wanted a 4x4. are there mounting holes already on the frames? any other suggestions/recommendations on this would be appreciated. thanks, Dave

05-21-2008, 04:06 AM	#2
JACKED86K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gloucester Va Posts: 24	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability let me know if you find any info on this matter. I posted similar thread about 2 hours ago. If i find something i will pm you.

05-21-2008, 04:18 AM	#3
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability ah well do, due to pesky 18.8kb/s dial up search is a painful process for me

05-21-2008, 04:51 AM	#4
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability I think the Frames are different __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

05-21-2008, 05:02 AM	#5
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability I used a set of after-market brackets to convert my 2wd frame to 4wd. There isn't that much difference. Pics in my signature.

05-21-2008, 07:06 AM	#6
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability Frames are slightly different, but it can be done, you'll need the front spring mounts and crossmember too...... did it on my 68 with 70 K5 parts, there will be drilling and some fab work. Oh yeah, you'll need the steering box or pitman for 4X4 (my parts included the power steering box for the 4X4) __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

05-21-2008, 07:25 PM	#8
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: k5 4x4 and c10 interchangeability engine or transmission crossmember or both?



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