Going back to stack axle on a 54 1/2 ton? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chip46wis · 07-15-2015, 11:11 PM

I have found a truck 54 1/2 ton that has a pacer front end currently----I understand it was a somewhat popular swap years ago.Regardless ---If I buy it I would rather go back to a stock straight axle with disk brake swap ect.
My question---what years front axle will bolt back on to the 54 frame----the pacer swap does not require frame mods and it SHOULD be a bolt on deal?

Thanks chip

chip46wis · 07-15-2015, 11:21 PM

OK OK stock front axle what years fit? looks like 47-54 then 55 up is different?

beanyard · 07-16-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chip46wis

OK OK stock front axle what years fit? looks like 47-54 then 55 up is different?

I believe 47-55 first have a narrower frame than 55 2nd -59 which means the spring mounts are closer together.
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mr48chev · 07-16-2015, 11:24 AM

Yep it has to be an AD front axle. If they got lazy and left the spring hangers in place at the back of the front springs it should be a simple swap with just a lot of grinding after you trim the Pacer front end off. Parts should be easy to find for the stock front end.

47 Fasttoys · 07-20-2015, 05:26 PM

Got a picture of the truck? I sold my '54 which I put a Pacer front under about 15 years ago and I wondered what ever became of it. Mine also had a tilt front end on it and mini tubs in the bed when I sold it.
Thanks Rob

chip46wis · 07-20-2015, 10:28 PM

Thanks---truck was sold before I got there---it was in Davenport Iowa area.

07-15-2015, 11:11 PM	#1
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Going back to stack axle on a 54 1/2 ton? I have found a truck 54 1/2 ton that has a pacer front end currently----I understand it was a somewhat popular swap years ago.Regardless ---If I buy it I would rather go back to a stock straight axle with disk brake swap ect. My question---what years front axle will bolt back on to the 54 frame----the pacer swap does not require frame mods and it SHOULD be a bolt on deal? Thanks chip

07-15-2015, 11:21 PM	#2
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Going back to stock front axle on a 54 1/2 ton? OK OK stock front axle what years fit? looks like 47-54 then 55 up is different?

07-16-2015, 11:24 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,410	Re: Going back to stack axle on a 54 1/2 ton? Yep it has to be an AD front axle. If they got lazy and left the spring hangers in place at the back of the front springs it should be a simple swap with just a lot of grinding after you trim the Pacer front end off. Parts should be easy to find for the stock front end. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#5
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Going back to stack axle on a 54 1/2 ton? Got a picture of the truck? I sold my '54 which I put a Pacer front under about 15 years ago and I wondered what ever became of it. Mine also had a tilt front end on it and mini tubs in the bed when I sold it. Thanks Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

07-20-2015, 10:28 PM	#6
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Going back to stack axle on a 54 1/2 ton? Thanks---truck was sold before I got there---it was in Davenport Iowa area.



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