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toolpimp · 11-01-2004, 09:59 PM

i have a 71 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4. It has 1 ton spindalls on it and im having a hard time finding drumsfor the front I was told that my truck has 1 ton susp.. ?? dana 60 in back .dana 44 in front with 1 ton spindalls?? Previous owner say he bought it new from dealer in saskatchewan.i found shoes for the back but no drums. I cant seem to find drums or shoes for the front.... Ive exhausted my suppliers, any suggestions??

Destructo · 11-01-2004, 10:17 PM

shouldn't a 71 have come factory with disc fronts?

clarkjw24 · 11-01-2004, 10:59 PM

Drop the drums and go disk brakes. 1 ton spindels would only fit a D60 I think. People see 8lug and assume 1ton.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-02-2004, 08:11 AM

If you do have drums up front w/ open knuckles then somebody swapped in a 1970 3/4 ton dana 44 axle on you. This is a one off year and drums are hard to come by. I bought my front drums for my 70 off of Jerry Moss, used. There was no 1 ton suspension for the 4wds. Though, w/ an H072 in the rear w/ 13" brakes, you could haul quite a bit.

toolpimp · 11-02-2004, 10:06 PM

the serial # is ke2341z60844. It is a dana 40 with 1 ton susp. Camper special is what i was told

Rod · 11-03-2004, 01:35 AM

You got a 1970.
Heres a post I made for you on decoding 70-71 GMC vins and hub pics. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=126065
I'll post the vin one here too.
Check your private messages too.

white82 · 11-03-2004, 10:28 PM

u better check the tittle on that thing!!!!!

11-01-2004, 09:59 PM	#1
toolpimp too many toys Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: winnipeg sorta Posts: 63	dana 44 front diff. i have a 71 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4. It has 1 ton spindalls on it and im having a hard time finding drumsfor the front I was told that my truck has 1 ton susp.. ?? dana 60 in back .dana 44 in front with 1 ton spindalls?? Previous owner say he bought it new from dealer in saskatchewan.i found shoes for the back but no drums. I cant seem to find drums or shoes for the front.... Ive exhausted my suppliers, any suggestions?? __________________ if we were all fatter we'd be closer together 1971 gmc 3/4 4x4 383 stroked 1968 1/2 2nd owner 4bbl 6cyl 1969 gmc 3/4 4 sale 350 4bbl 4spd 1969 chev 1/2 lowered 5 spd 454 4bbl 1947 chev coupe 2002 harley flhtcui 6 -67-72 my parts

11-01-2004, 10:17 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	shouldn't a 71 have come factory with disc fronts? __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

11-01-2004, 10:59 PM	#3
clarkjw24 I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: McBee, SC Posts: 192	Drop the drums and go disk brakes. 1 ton spindels would only fit a D60 I think. People see 8lug and assume 1ton. __________________ Cruiser: 1972 K5, 400/TH350/NP205, D44 and 12Bolt, 35 TSLs. Trail rig: 86 K5, 350 TBI, SM465/NP205, 5.13s, 14ff locked, h1 beadlocks, 42" TSLs, 64" rears, 56" fronts, D60 locked, 35pline, drive flanges, crossover, hydro assist, OBA. Tow rig: 2002 F350 PSD CC Dually FX4, chipped, cold air intake, BFGs

11-02-2004, 08:11 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	If you do have drums up front w/ open knuckles then somebody swapped in a 1970 3/4 ton dana 44 axle on you. This is a one off year and drums are hard to come by. I bought my front drums for my 70 off of Jerry Moss, used. There was no 1 ton suspension for the 4wds. Though, w/ an H072 in the rear w/ 13" brakes, you could haul quite a bit. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-02-2004, 10:06 PM	#5
toolpimp too many toys Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: winnipeg sorta Posts: 63	diff problem: the serial # is ke2341z60844. It is a dana 40 with 1 ton susp. Camper special is what i was told __________________ if we were all fatter we'd be closer together 1971 gmc 3/4 4x4 383 stroked 1968 1/2 2nd owner 4bbl 6cyl 1969 gmc 3/4 4 sale 350 4bbl 4spd 1969 chev 1/2 lowered 5 spd 454 4bbl 1947 chev coupe 2002 harley flhtcui 6 -67-72 my parts

11-03-2004, 01:35 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You got a 1970. Heres a post I made for you on decoding 70-71 GMC vins and hub pics. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=126065 I'll post the vin one here too. Check your private messages too. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-03-2004, 10:28 PM	#7
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	u better check the tittle on that thing!!!!! __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6



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