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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: jwseiberlich on March 06, 2023, 11:50:58 pm
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Hey all,
New here from south jersey . Check out my ‘85 K10. Thinking of doing a 4bt Cummins conversion on her with a manual . Thinking I’ll
Add K20 springs front and rear and her at 14 bolt Semi floater for the rear- thoughts on “converting” from K10 to K20?
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Welcome from AL. You may want to keep what you have and get another K20 or K30 to do the mods, something with a stronger frame. Then again VZ or a few others would be able to give better advice.
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It looks good just like that. I would leave it alone and just drive it and enjoy it.
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Welcome from Tucson AZ! (I too would leave it as is)
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Springs are tired and need to be replaced anyway , same with the beat 305. Current set up is a 700r4 and a Corp 10 bolt.
So, if I’m changing parts anyway why not upgrade? As for frame i’ve read before that essentially the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are the same, with changes made to driveline/springs/brakes.
Has anyone had both a K10 and a K20 and can confirm this?
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Welcome from SoCal the land of fruits and nuts...
What is your aim? Daily, work, what?
Let that determine your changes.
Nice ride, look forward to your progress. 8)
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Good question - aim is a solid driver , not daily but often. Not looking to win races but would love some good torque and fuel efficiency that a diesel offers
And Will use truck as a tow rig (boat or camper). This rig is also my Home Depot running truck , I’ve been known to source things like heavy pavers/bricks with it. Here’s a pic of the truck loaded to the wheelwells with bricks from a demolished factory in fishtown, Philadelphia . Interestingly , but not surprisingly , I dropped a U joint the following day .
Simply, I’d love to beef up the entire truck and make it last a long , long time .
But There won’t be any crazy off roading or abuse of the vehicle, but she gets worked from time to time- it’s a truck, afterall .
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