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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: crobey4393 on November 08, 2009, 08:05:27 am

Title: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: crobey4393 on November 08, 2009, 08:05:27 am

I have a 77 c/10 with a 4bt Cummins diesel in it. I would like to convert the front suspension over to straight tube type axle. Looking for advise.
Thanks
Chuck

Title: Re: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: zieg85 on November 08, 2009, 09:25:30 am

No advise to give however sure would like to see pics of that conversion.  I have been considering that myself and have located a dealer of used breadtrucks with the 4bt. in them.

Title: Re: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: VileZambonie on November 08, 2009, 04:53:34 pm

Why?   ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: Chevalade on November 08, 2009, 05:42:17 pm

You are better off finding an old 4x in the jy and using that frame. Will save you a lot of hassle.

Title: Re: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 09, 2009, 02:00:52 am

Quote from: Chevalade on November 08, 2009, 05:42:17 pm

You are better off finding an old 4x in the jy and using that frame. Will save you a lot of hassle.

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it will be cheaper and easer to do that. i was planing on doing that till i found a beat up 82 k20 for 200 bucks and it ran you cant even buy matching rears for that much

Title: Re: Striaght axle conversion (non 4wd)
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 09, 2009, 02:44:00 am

but i found this site to help you out if you need any
http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/robsK35.html
the guy goes and shows how much his parts cost also