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Super_Dave · 10-27-2015, 05:45 PM

I am with you on the 5 lug conversion. I followed a thread where the member converted his C20 to 5 Lug using C10 parts. I will find it and post back. I have a full '79 C10 front end and 12 Bolt rear for my '74 C20.

I also looked into just doing the 2" drop spindle and 2" springs in front and then having new axle shafts made by Dutchman and drilled for the 5 lug pattern. The only other work would be cutting a few inches off both ends of the axle housing and removing the overload springs in the back and flip kit the axle. It was going to run around $650 for the new axles, but I get to keep my HD 14 bolt rear end and 3.73 gears for future mating to a 200r4 or 700r4, making them 2.90 gears on the highway.

Still on the fence a bit, as the funds for working on the truck will be a few months out as I wait for shop projects that are slated for end of the year and middle of next year. Once they hit, it will be a flurry of activity, hopefully!

10-27-2015, 05:45 PM	#64
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: project orange crush 76 crewcab build I am with you on the 5 lug conversion. I followed a thread where the member converted his C20 to 5 Lug using C10 parts. I will find it and post back. I have a full '79 C10 front end and 12 Bolt rear for my '74 C20. I also looked into just doing the 2" drop spindle and 2" springs in front and then having new axle shafts made by Dutchman and drilled for the 5 lug pattern. The only other work would be cutting a few inches off both ends of the axle housing and removing the overload springs in the back and flip kit the axle. It was going to run around $650 for the new axles, but I get to keep my HD 14 bolt rear end and 3.73 gears for future mating to a 200r4 or 700r4, making them 2.90 gears on the highway. Still on the fence a bit, as the funds for working on the truck will be a few months out as I wait for shop projects that are slated for end of the year and middle of next year. Once they hit, it will be a flurry of activity, hopefully! __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."