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DiedelsonKustoms · 09-13-2011, 06:52 PM

Is it posibel to bolt on 3/4 or 1 ton spindels on the front axle of A 1/2 ton truck. I have A 1972 GMC 1/2 ton truck and like to make it look like A dually.

Greetings Diedelson

rollinhard · 09-14-2011, 01:11 PM

2wd or 4wd
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DiedelsonKustoms · 09-14-2011, 01:39 PM

My truck is A 2wd.

**lolife99** · 09-14-2011, 01:48 PM

You will need to swap the lower a-arms to 3/4-ton a-arms.
(bigger ball joint hole)
Then just add the correct balljoint for the correct year spindles you are using.

The outer tie rods will be different also.

DiedelsonKustoms · 09-16-2011, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the replay.
Wen I make A bigger mounting hole in my old arms for the bigger bal joint.
Woud that be oké?

Thanks Koos

**StingRay** · 09-16-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diedelsonkustoms

thanks for the replay.
Wen i make a bigger mounting hole in my old arms for the bigger bal joint.
Woud that be oké?

Thanks koos

no!

DiedelsonKustoms · 09-16-2011, 04:34 PM

That is A clear NO.
But way not?

rollinhard · 09-22-2011, 02:05 PM

When dealing with steering and front end component it's not a good idea to modify major components. First you would have to machine the hole on the proper angle so the taper fit exact. If you were closer I would give you everything you need. I have 3/4 ton front spindles and lower a arms with brand new ball joints that you could have. Oh and the steering linkage is larger on the c20 front end I'm pretty sure.
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09-13-2011, 06:52 PM	#1
DiedelsonKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oude Pekela Posts: 17	1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels Is it posibel to bolt on 3/4 or 1 ton spindels on the front axle of A 1/2 ton truck. I have A 1972 GMC 1/2 ton truck and like to make it look like A dually. Greetings Diedelson

09-14-2011, 01:11 PM	#2
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels 2wd or 4wd Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

09-14-2011, 01:39 PM	#3
DiedelsonKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oude Pekela Posts: 17	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels My truck is A 2wd.

09-14-2011, 01:48 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels You will need to swap the lower a-arms to 3/4-ton a-arms. (bigger ball joint hole) Then just add the correct balljoint for the correct year spindles you are using. The outer tie rods will be different also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-16-2011, 03:08 PM	#5
DiedelsonKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oude Pekela Posts: 17	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels Thanks for the replay. Wen I make A bigger mounting hole in my old arms for the bigger bal joint. Woud that be oké? Thanks Koos

09-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#7
DiedelsonKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oude Pekela Posts: 17	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels That is A clear NO. But way not?

09-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#8
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: 1/2ton till 3/4ton or 1 ton spindels When dealing with steering and front end component it's not a good idea to modify major components. First you would have to machine the hole on the proper angle so the taper fit exact. If you were closer I would give you everything you need. I have 3/4 ton front spindles and lower a arms with brand new ball joints that you could have. Oh and the steering linkage is larger on the c20 front end I'm pretty sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe



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