5-lug conv. from LWB 396HD to '68 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shooterpcb · 05-01-2009, 11:03 PM

I found a 5 lug '70 truck with heavy duty suspernsion that had a 396/TH400 in it originally. Is there anything that would prevent the rear end and front hubs from swapping on to my 68 to replace the 6 lug setup?

**N2TRUX** · 05-02-2009, 09:58 AM

Check the width of the rear axle. I believe that it changed in 70.

shooterpcb · 05-03-2009, 10:36 PM

Even if it changed, will that be something that would keep me from successfully swapping it in to my '68 to use? I would use different wheels with different backspacing then anyways. Also wanted to swipe the front disc brakes/brake booster from that truck.

shooterpcb · 05-08-2009, 10:31 AM

anyone know if this is gonna be do-able? any differences in long bed suspension? can I use my swb drive shaft on lwb rear end? swb trailing arms the same as lwb?

05-01-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
shooterpcb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 72	5-lug conv. from LWB 396HD to '68 swb I found a 5 lug '70 truck with heavy duty suspernsion that had a 396/TH400 in it originally. Is there anything that would prevent the rear end and front hubs from swapping on to my 68 to replace the 6 lug setup? __________________ 1968 C-10 2wd, short bed fleetside, 355 Chevy, TH350, 12 bolt pegleg, '81 Camaro cowl induction on hood(I don't like it, previous owner did it), 10" wide 15"wheels.

05-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 5-lug conv. from LWB 396HD to '68 swb Check the width of the rear axle. I believe that it changed in 70. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-03-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
shooterpcb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 72	Re: 5-lug conv. from LWB 396HD to '68 swb Even if it changed, will that be something that would keep me from successfully swapping it in to my '68 to use? I would use different wheels with different backspacing then anyways. Also wanted to swipe the front disc brakes/brake booster from that truck. __________________ 1968 C-10 2wd, short bed fleetside, 355 Chevy, TH350, 12 bolt pegleg, '81 Camaro cowl induction on hood(I don't like it, previous owner did it), 10" wide 15"wheels.

05-08-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
shooterpcb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 72	Re: 5-lug conv. from LWB 396HD to '68 swb anyone know if this is gonna be do-able? any differences in long bed suspension? can I use my swb drive shaft on lwb rear end? swb trailing arms the same as lwb? __________________ 1968 C-10 2wd, short bed fleetside, 355 Chevy, TH350, 12 bolt pegleg, '81 Camaro cowl induction on hood(I don't like it, previous owner did it), 10" wide 15"wheels.



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