67-71 back half in a 47-53?

[Thalcomb]

Im new to the site and would like to say hello to everyone, the site is great and has been a big help already. Now with the question, I would like to back half a 67-71 half ton with the coil spring/trailing arm rear end and mate it with my 53 half ton. Has any one done this swap before? Is there a better option than this? Right now i have a 70 nova rear end with leaf springs and would like to get away from the leaf springs. Any help would be appreciated thanks Ty.

[BACKYARD88]

Can't say that I can answer your question. But I can say from South Texas!

[fireout]

I have heard of using the newer crossmember in the older frame to allow installing the coil springs and trailing arm setup.

[scoot]

you could use the trailing arm suspension with some modifications but i think a 4 link or tri 4 link would be a better option.

[Thalcomb]

Thanks for the input guys its much appreciated, and as much as i would like to go with a 4 link setup i am a college student with a resticted budget, so i was hoping to get away with a cheap back half.

[FLEET72]

It might be simpler (or not) to just find a complete 60-72 roller and put your cab and bed on it.

If the back-half is the route you want to take...ANYTHING is possible. MEASURE, MEASURE, MEASURE then cut.

Another option might be to modify the trailing arm crossmember to fit your uncut frame.