Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

53lowdown · 02-22-2017, 12:16 PM

62 C10 with Eaton. Swapping in an Axle assembly from a 96 Camaro this weekend.
I need to swap the track bar mount onto the new axle. Wondering how others have done that so that it ends up being in right location?

Do I install the axle, center it, and then weld the bracket on? I don't like to weld upside-down and backwards.

OR, do I need to create some kind of jig to hold it in the correct place and weld it on prior to install? Would like to do it this way, but can't picture how to create the jig

chevy_mike · 02-22-2017, 02:49 PM

Honestly I would use an aftermarket "long" track bar (like from Early Classic, super bar) which goes from the frame mount to the pass side trailing arm. This eliminates any welding on the axle and works better than the shorter stock bar setup.

**PGSigns** · 02-22-2017, 03:23 PM

When you weld it weld in short sections and let it cool. Dont weld it all at one time because it will pull the tube around and can mis-align the ends. I second the long track bar.
Jimmy

53lowdown · 02-22-2017, 03:35 PM

I like that idea. The Early Classic one is for 65-72. If I could find one for a 62 I might go that route.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-22-2017, 03:42 PM

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6062DTBK.htm

53lowdown · 02-22-2017, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the info - I ordered the long trackbar for 60-62 from CPP.
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6062DTBK.htm

**PGSigns** · 02-22-2017, 07:03 PM

CaptainFab has the correct saddles to weld on to the new housing. Look in the 60 to 66 for sale section for any of his ads and send him a PM.
Jimmy

53lowdown · 03-12-2017, 03:38 PM

Trailing arm mounts from CaptainFab worked great.. CPP Trackbar, not so much. The trailing arm mount for the trackbar won't allow the shock to connect. See attached. Had to trim the CCP trailing arm mount to clear.

**PGSigns** · 03-12-2017, 06:30 PM

That is the mount for 63 and up. The one for 60 to 62 is shorter than that one. Look at the box they sent it in and see what it says.
Jimmy

53lowdown · 03-12-2017, 10:59 PM

Box and invoice both say 60-62

**PGSigns** · 03-13-2017, 07:07 AM

Looks wrong and not the same as what is pictured on the site. Now the fun starts dealing with their customer service.
Jimmy

53lowdown · 03-14-2017, 05:03 PM

Yeah - I made it work - didn't want to go through the hassle of shipping back and waiting. A warning to anyone else doing a 60-62 though. Make sure CPP sends you the right trackbar mount before you tear down. Odd thing was they sent the right length trackbar, but the wrong mount.

Good news is I'm back on the road with 308 gears - I can drive 70 all day now!

02-22-2017, 12:16 PM	#1
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount 62 C10 with Eaton. Swapping in an Axle assembly from a 96 Camaro this weekend. I need to swap the track bar mount onto the new axle. Wondering how others have done that so that it ends up being in right location? Do I install the axle, center it, and then weld the bracket on? I don't like to weld upside-down and backwards. OR, do I need to create some kind of jig to hold it in the correct place and weld it on prior to install? Would like to do it this way, but can't picture how to create the jig __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

02-22-2017, 02:49 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Honestly I would use an aftermarket "long" track bar (like from Early Classic, super bar) which goes from the frame mount to the pass side trailing arm. This eliminates any welding on the axle and works better than the shorter stock bar setup. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

02-22-2017, 03:23 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount When you weld it weld in short sections and let it cool. Dont weld it all at one time because it will pull the tube around and can mis-align the ends. I second the long track bar. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-22-2017, 03:35 PM	#4
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount I like that idea. The Early Classic one is for 65-72. If I could find one for a 62 I might go that route. __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

02-22-2017, 03:42 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6062DTBK.htm __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-22-2017, 06:34 PM	#6
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Thanks for the info - I ordered the long trackbar for 60-62 from CPP. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6062DTBK.htm __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

02-22-2017, 07:03 PM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount CaptainFab has the correct saddles to weld on to the new housing. Look in the 60 to 66 for sale section for any of his ads and send him a PM. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-12-2017, 03:38 PM	#8
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Trailing arm mounts from CaptainFab worked great.. CPP Trackbar, not so much. The trailing arm mount for the trackbar won't allow the shock to connect. See attached. Had to trim the CCP trailing arm mount to clear. Attached Images __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

03-12-2017, 06:30 PM	#9
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount That is the mount for 63 and up. The one for 60 to 62 is shorter than that one. Look at the box they sent it in and see what it says. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-12-2017, 10:59 PM	#10
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Box and invoice both say 60-62 __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

03-13-2017, 07:07 AM	#11
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Looks wrong and not the same as what is pictured on the site. Now the fun starts dealing with their customer service. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-14-2017, 05:03 PM	#12
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Rear Axle Assembly swap - trackbar mount Yeah - I made it work - didn't want to go through the hassle of shipping back and waiting. A warning to anyone else doing a 60-62 though. Make sure CPP sends you the right trackbar mount before you tear down. Odd thing was they sent the right length trackbar, but the wrong mount. Good news is I'm back on the road with 308 gears - I can drive 70 all day now! __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible



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