Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Revin68 · 11-11-2007, 12:21 PM

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** · 11-11-2007, 04:08 PM

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 · 11-11-2007, 07:38 PM

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 · 11-11-2007, 10:34 PM

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

**ChiefRocka** · 11-12-2007, 08:10 AM

Hey Robert...just sent you a PM

I have some info for ya !!

62ChevyStep · 11-16-2007, 12:39 AM

if you need the pads go here:

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

11-11-2007, 12:21 PM	#1
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU 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

11-11-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU 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. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-11-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU 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) __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5

11-11-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
Revin68 Recreational Grease Monkey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK - Facebook@Robert E. Vavrinak Posts: 82	Re: Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU Thanks for the info on the pads. Its a huge help. Thanks again.

11-12-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU Hey Robert...just sent you a PM I have some info for ya !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-16-2007, 12:39 AM	#6
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: Mounting 12 bolt rear into a '60 PU if you need the pads go here: http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CC%2D409 __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5



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