67-71 back half in a 47-53? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thalcomb · 03-06-2007, 03:34 PM

Im new to the site and would like to say hello to everyone, the site is great and has been a big help already. Now with the question, I would like to back half a 67-71 half ton with the coil spring/trailing arm rear end and mate it with my 53 half ton. Has any one done this swap before? Is there a better option than this? Right now i have a 70 nova rear end with leaf springs and would like to get away from the leaf springs. Any help would be appreciated thanks Ty.

BACKYARD88 · 03-06-2007, 03:48 PM

Can't say that I can answer your question. But I can say

from South Texas!

fireout · 03-06-2007, 08:06 PM

I have heard of using the newer crossmember in the older frame to allow installing the coil springs and trailing arm setup.

scoot · 03-06-2007, 11:13 PM

you could use the trailing arm suspension with some modifications but i think a 4 link or tri 4 link would be a better option.

Thalcomb · 03-07-2007, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the input guys its much appreciated, and as much as i would like to go with a 4 link setup i am a college student with a resticted budget, so i was hoping to get away with a cheap back half.

FLEET72 · 03-09-2007, 11:32 PM

It might be simpler (or not) to just find a complete 60-72 roller and put your cab and bed on it.

If the back-half is the route you want to take...ANYTHING is possible. MEASURE, MEASURE, MEASURE then cut.

Another option might be to modify the trailing arm crossmember to fit your uncut frame.

03-06-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
Thalcomb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 3	67-71 back half in a 47-53? Im new to the site and would like to say hello to everyone, the site is great and has been a big help already. Now with the question, I would like to back half a 67-71 half ton with the coil spring/trailing arm rear end and mate it with my 53 half ton. Has any one done this swap before? Is there a better option than this? Right now i have a 70 nova rear end with leaf springs and would like to get away from the leaf springs. Any help would be appreciated thanks Ty.

03-06-2007, 03:48 PM	#2
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 67-71 back half in a 47-53? Can't say that I can answer your question. But I can say from South Texas! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-06-2007, 08:06 PM	#3
fireout Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: NE Oklahoma USA Posts: 63	Re: 67-71 back half in a 47-53? I have heard of using the newer crossmember in the older frame to allow installing the coil springs and trailing arm setup.

03-06-2007, 11:13 PM	#4
scoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sjc Posts: 24	Re: 67-71 back half in a 47-53? you could use the trailing arm suspension with some modifications but i think a 4 link or tri 4 link would be a better option. Attached Images

03-07-2007, 01:45 PM	#5
Thalcomb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 3	Re: 67-71 back half in a 47-53? Thanks for the input guys its much appreciated, and as much as i would like to go with a 4 link setup i am a college student with a resticted budget, so i was hoping to get away with a cheap back half.

03-09-2007, 11:32 PM	#6
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: 67-71 back half in a 47-53? It might be simpler (or not) to just find a complete 60-72 roller and put your cab and bed on it. If the back-half is the route you want to take...ANYTHING is possible. MEASURE, MEASURE, MEASURE then cut. Another option might be to modify the trailing arm crossmember to fit your uncut frame. __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper



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