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03-30-2013, 11:14 PM | #1 |
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66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
How do I change my 66 C10 to a 4x4 Leaf spring rearend. Thanks
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03-30-2013, 11:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
Are you wanting to install a rear end from a 4x4 under your truck, onto the trailing arms, or are you wanting to do away with the trailing arms and go to leaf springs?
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03-31-2013, 10:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
Do away with Trailing arms and go with Leaf springs.
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03-31-2013, 03:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
Easiest conversion would be to find a '63-'66 GMC 1/2 ton and start swapping out entire rear end set up. Caution, dealing with all the rivits will be the most time consuming task.
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03-31-2013, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
I have a 72 K5 blazer complete Front and rear end with spring hangers, axle,and leaf springs I was wanting to put under my 66 to convert to 4x4 Is there any way to lift the truck in the rear with the trailing arms.
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03-31-2013, 09:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
The 65 I am restoring had a early 80s rear end under it with the leave springs. The hangers were bolted and welded. I removed them and went back to the original setup. It looked easy enough to do.
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03-31-2013, 10:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
65truckowner can you attach a picture so I can see what was done. Thanks
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04-01-2013, 12:37 AM | #8 |
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Re: 66 C10 Leaf Spring Rearend
This thread will give you an idea what is involved in converting from a C10 to a K10.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=448681
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04-02-2013, 07:56 AM | #9 |
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