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08-04-2011, 11:34 PM
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Hello new to the site
Hello I'm new to the site in a brand new owner of a 1973 c 20 long bed truck..in have a question regarding suspension my truck is a 3/4 truck with a 8lug differential and front rims can someone inform me how to make the 5lug conversion or point me to a thread with answers thank you for your help in advance..
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08-04-2011, 11:50 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
why you want five lug ?
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08-05-2011, 12:09 AM
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Re: Hello new to the site
I like the 5lug better
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08-05-2011, 12:22 AM
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Re: Hello new to the site
ok wellyou need to at least changed the spindle and axle to get the right hubs
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08-05-2011, 12:59 AM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Do you know of any vechile that would be a perfect swap in can you list everything I would need to do so thanks junk yard is 50% off
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08-05-2011, 08:43 AM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Any 73-87 1/2 ton truck.
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08-05-2011, 09:41 AM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Welcome to the site. That's a great truck you have.
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08-05-2011, 09:21 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Thank you guys.
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08-05-2011, 11:35 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
I'm pretty new to the site as well and I can tell you that you can find the answer to any chevy truck question here. Lots of good people!
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08-06-2011, 10:59 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Thanks ky kid I'm pretty new to trucks but Chevys have been my whole life.
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08-06-2011, 11:05 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
any 73-87 chevy gmc truck or suburband throe 91 witll fit but u will need rear nad and all the front suspention
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08-06-2011, 11:11 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Thanks trout
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08-06-2011, 11:16 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
and you might might want the rear springs from the half ton so it looks right to
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08-07-2011, 05:02 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
Thanks a lot for all the useful info. I'll keep u guys posted on my progress
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08-07-2011, 10:04 PM
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Re: Hello new to the site
ok you got pics of the truck now??
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