Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU

[Revin68]

The rearend in my '60 1/2ton PU is apparently out of a late 60's PU. While the rearend was also from a coil spring truck, apparently my '60's trailing arms have a wider track and could not mount to the later model pads on the rear. The previous owner solved this by putting a U-bolt over the axle and into the trailing arms then proceeded to weld the U-bolt to the axle housing vigorously. He also partialy cut the old pads off. I have a 12 bolt rear out of a '73 1/2 ton with a rear leafspring. I need to find or make new pads to mount the new rear to the trailing arms. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Robert

[Captainfab]

First, did you know that your '73 12 bolt is 1.5" wider than the original one in a '60? As for the diff housing to trailing arm pads, CPP has them....just have to weld them on.

[62ChevyStep]

yep a bit wider, I used a 72 12 bolt rear cut off the axle perches/pads, ordered new ones (for 3" axle) and welded them on.
I will post some pics later when I can get to them (on another computer)

[Revin68]

Thanks for the info on the pads. Its a huge help. Thanks again.

[ChiefRocka]

Hey Robert...just sent you a PM

I have some info for ya !!

[62ChevyStep]

if you need the pads go here:

http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CC%2D409