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lilpoindexter · 11-14-2018, 10:02 PM

Are Square body 1/2 ton suburbans good suspension donors for 60-66 pickups?
Any differences in the front end? is the rear end the same width as the pickup, any body used a burb as a donor?

**PGSigns** · 11-15-2018, 07:22 AM

The only thing I look for when picking a donor is the 1 1/4" rotors. That makes it compatible with most drop spindles and you can get 6 lug rotors. Rears I look for 12 bolts with 3:42 (just my preference) or 3:73 gears. I just use the gears and carriers. I also look for K10's with 12 bolts and see if they have the bigger brakes on em. I use the backing plates, hardware and drums for bolt on big brake swaps on the 6 lug rears.
Jimmy

bigmoe · 11-15-2018, 08:32 AM

What if you are going 5 lug?

rpmerf · 11-15-2018, 08:52 AM

Square body 1/2 ton Suburbans (and I believe blazers also) should be 6 lug. For 5 lug stuff, look at 1/2 ton pickups.

**PGSigns** · 11-15-2018, 10:32 AM

The 2 WD burbs were not 6 lug. Just the K series trucks and Blazers.
Jimmy

11-14-2018, 10:02 PM	#1
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Squarebody suspension Donors Are Square body 1/2 ton suburbans good suspension donors for 60-66 pickups? Any differences in the front end? is the rear end the same width as the pickup, any body used a burb as a donor?

11-15-2018, 07:22 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Squarebody suspension Donors The only thing I look for when picking a donor is the 1 1/4" rotors. That makes it compatible with most drop spindles and you can get 6 lug rotors. Rears I look for 12 bolts with 3:42 (just my preference) or 3:73 gears. I just use the gears and carriers. I also look for K10's with 12 bolts and see if they have the bigger brakes on em. I use the backing plates, hardware and drums for bolt on big brake swaps on the 6 lug rears. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-15-2018, 08:32 AM	#3
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Squarebody suspension Donors What if you are going 5 lug?

11-15-2018, 08:52 AM	#4
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Squarebody suspension Donors Square body 1/2 ton Suburbans (and I believe blazers also) should be 6 lug. For 5 lug stuff, look at 1/2 ton pickups. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

11-15-2018, 10:32 AM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Squarebody suspension Donors The 2 WD burbs were not 6 lug. Just the K series trucks and Blazers. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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