69 C10 rear end swap with 71 C10 help please

[bbobb]

I really need help on this one. I have a 69 C10 6 lug i want to convert to to 5 lug. My 69 has coil spring and the 71 donor has leafs.Can i simply swap out the axles and rotors or are there major mods involved with doing a complete swap out . thank for any help on this one

[SCOTI]

The 2 housings are different lengths which means the axles are different lengths as well.

To get a 5-lug rear bolt pattern, swap aftermarket replacement axles in place & use the 71-72 drums. Aftermarket axles will have zero wear (vs.40yrs of wear), will be stronger vs the 71's (different/better materials are now used), & would be an easy swap.

The front disc stuff is a direct swap. Unbolt the parts from the donor & swap them over. The brake line tabs may not be in the exact same location but a little creativity solves that.

[bbobb]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The 2 housings are different lengths which means the axles are different lengths as well.

To get a 5-lug rear bolt pattern, swap aftermarket replacement axles in place & use the 71-72 drums. Aftermarket axles will have zero wear (vs.40yrs of wear), will be stronger vs the 71's (different/better materials are now used), & would be an easy swap.

The front disc stuff is a direct swap. Unbolt the parts from the donor & swap them over. The brake line tabs may not be in the exact same location but a little creativity solves that.

Thanks for the help. If you run across a coil rear end up in the big D area get back with me. I work in your area all the time

[SCOTI]

You have PM.