c-10 stuff on a c20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Iceman7642 · 08-19-2003, 03:53 AM

I got the c-10 parts to put on my c-20. complete front end and rear end.
is there any thing i need to swap from my c-20 front end to the c-10 one to make it go on or will it just work..
including mounting, steering, brakes (booster and fittings), and whatever else the front end does

, and driveshaft (i think the one that came with the c-10 will still work (they are both longbeds))

i dont know much about the front end and what stuff does or is called, so could you maybe tone done the tech. talk

the new stuff came with lowering spindals, and 5 lug, and im guessing a 3.17 ratio (cause i spun the tire and the shaft spun about 3 times) so im hopeing to get better highway gas mileage and get my speedo closer to the correct ratio. i know i can get a new speedo gear, but also my engine has to run faster to do the same work because of my current tires. plus i'll have more options for wheels and tires when the time comes.

well thanks
Michael

Iceman7642 · 08-20-2003, 02:49 AM

well today i took the stuff of the c10.man it was a pain, the impact wrenchn't would get the 6 main bolts off the front so i grinded them off. if it was this hard with the motor and bed out, im gonna have a world of hurt taking my stuff off my truck. any hints or tricks you guys have would be nice. im gonna power wash the stuff cause it is coated in greese, man my hand and arms, and face and clothes were black.

thanks

Iceman7642 · 08-21-2003, 06:39 PM

ttt

Dusti · 08-21-2003, 08:18 PM

I just got the frontend tore out of my 69 3/4ton the put on disc brakes,it was very dirty under there,after you pressure wash, I would go over all your bolts that you are going to take off with a wire brush to get all the threads clean then soak the nuts with WD/40 or someother good penetrating oil,that should help get them come off better.

I coud'nt believe how much dirt and crud was on the front suspension of that truck,I spent quit afew hours scraping the stuff off with a putty knife and wire brush.

Bob

Iceman7642 · 08-22-2003, 12:20 AM

i found that out when i took the one off the parts truck, my arms where really back... i though i got the opposite of the michael jackson sickness thing...not the one with little boys but the skin color thing.

im thinking of just going to a shop and letting them take care of the front end and ill just do the back

i might end up doing the back before i go to school and just drive with 5 lug on back and 8 lug up front with totaly diff rims that would be fun..but id get the better highway gearing. and save some $$$ to let pep boys or a near by rod shop to the fun front end.

08-19-2003, 03:53 AM	#1
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	c-10 stuff on a c20 I got the c-10 parts to put on my c-20. complete front end and rear end. is there any thing i need to swap from my c-20 front end to the c-10 one to make it go on or will it just work.. including mounting, steering, brakes (booster and fittings), and whatever else the front end does , and driveshaft (i think the one that came with the c-10 will still work (they are both longbeds)) i dont know much about the front end and what stuff does or is called, so could you maybe tone done the tech. talk the new stuff came with lowering spindals, and 5 lug, and im guessing a 3.17 ratio (cause i spun the tire and the shaft spun about 3 times) so im hopeing to get better highway gas mileage and get my speedo closer to the correct ratio. i know i can get a new speedo gear, but also my engine has to run faster to do the same work because of my current tires. plus i'll have more options for wheels and tires when the time comes. well thanks Michael __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

08-20-2003, 02:49 AM	#2
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	well today i took the stuff of the c10.man it was a pain, the impact wrenchn't would get the 6 main bolts off the front so i grinded them off. if it was this hard with the motor and bed out, im gonna have a world of hurt taking my stuff off my truck. any hints or tricks you guys have would be nice. im gonna power wash the stuff cause it is coated in greese, man my hand and arms, and face and clothes were black. thanks __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

08-21-2003, 06:39 PM	#3
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	ttt __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

08-21-2003, 08:18 PM	#4
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	I just got the frontend tore out of my 69 3/4ton the put on disc brakes,it was very dirty under there,after you pressure wash, I would go over all your bolts that you are going to take off with a wire brush to get all the threads clean then soak the nuts with WD/40 or someother good penetrating oil,that should help get them come off better. I coud'nt believe how much dirt and crud was on the front suspension of that truck,I spent quit afew hours scraping the stuff off with a putty knife and wire brush. Bob __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

08-22-2003, 12:20 AM	#5
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	i found that out when i took the one off the parts truck, my arms where really back... i though i got the opposite of the michael jackson sickness thing...not the one with little boys but the skin color thing. im thinking of just going to a shop and letting them take care of the front end and ill just do the back i might end up doing the back before i go to school and just drive with 5 lug on back and 8 lug up front with totaly diff rims that would be fun..but id get the better highway gearing. and save some $$$ to let pep boys or a near by rod shop to the fun front end. __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009



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