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Old 10-12-2012, 01:20 PM   #1
dwarf717
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69 rear end swap question

QUESTION!? My truck is a C20. I'm going to convert it to a 1/2 ton. Easy enough to do. Instead of using the rear end out of the 73-87 style truck which is a little wider, could I possibly use a rear end from a 70-81 style Camaro???? I know the F body rear is narrower, and may be what I want so I can mount a wider wheel/tire and clear the opening. If I would have to widen the inner wheel well, so be it. My truck has a leaf spring suspension, as does the 2nd gen. Camaros.

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Old 10-22-2012, 12:11 PM   #2
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Re: 69 rear end swap question

I've never personally done this swap.
I would think it could be done,... but I'm pretty sure the leaf spring perches would have to be moved on the Camaro rearend.
Also the pinion angle might be different.

I assume you are going to lower the truck also?
(flip kit?)
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