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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Long Roof on October 18, 2007, 01:29:55 am

Title: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Long Roof on October 18, 2007, 01:29:55 am

I was wondering if anyone knew if the 1 ton front suspensions are the same in the duallies and the single rear wheel versions.  Is the width difference in the suspension itself or the brakes?  What about 3/4 ton and 1 tons?

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: zieg85 on October 18, 2007, 07:24:43 am

I can tell you I converted a 1972 C-30 from single wheel to dually, and up front was to just change out the rotors.  Of course the whole rear end needed changed but no biggie.

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Captkaos on October 18, 2007, 08:52:00 am

Front suspension is the same, rear axles are different width.

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Long Roof on October 19, 2007, 01:45:05 am

Alright that means I can use a crew cab dually drop spindle on a single rear wheel crew cab truck. 73-91.

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Captkaos on October 19, 2007, 11:01:52 am

It really wouldn't be a crew cab spindle, it is just a 1T spindle.

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Long Roof on October 19, 2007, 11:49:03 pm

Yeah I understand that...  I just didn't know if the width difference was in the suspension or the rotor.  Are 3/4 and 1 ton spindles different?  I've try to research all of this but could never really find an answer.  Something about like this is my plan... but no body drop and still 8 lug.  I want something to tow my lowrider with.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/PascoWA509/bad.jpg)

Title: Re: 1 ton front suspension
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2007, 12:42:30 pm

I believe the spindles are different, but I honestly can say that with 100% accuracy.  I generally deal only with 1/2T.  If someone has a hollander swap manual they could tell what is compatible.