Lowering by doing a axel swap?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

papsoldblue72 · 03-26-2013, 11:25 PM

Ok I have a 1972 C-10 2 wheel drive truck it has the leaf spring set up.. My question ... Would it be possible to swap out to a newer model truck rear end that has leaf springs and disk brakes and in the process lower my truck by the rear end sitting on top of the springs instead of being mounted under them??? Has this been done before ???

**lolife99** · 03-26-2013, 11:36 PM

DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.

**lolife99** · 03-26-2013, 11:37 PM

http://djmsuspension.com/products/fk-3/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dj...5/applications

papsoldblue72 · 03-27-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.

I have seen those done before but I was just thinking I could maybe upgrade to disk brakes and lower it a little cheaper this way also without having to do a lot of welding and fab work... IF it's possible at all... LOL

TexasSteve · 03-27-2013, 12:09 AM

If the "new" rear end is set up for leafs under not over & the spring mounting pad is the correct width, then it'll be a simple swap. Otherwise you might have do a flip kit on the new rear end and/or move the mounting pads which means setting up for pinion angle & welding. Not to mention that swapping rear ends means dealing with brake line threads & emergency brake cable attachment.

papsoldblue72 · 03-27-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasSteve

If the "new" rear end is set up for leafs under not over & the spring mounting pad is the correct width, then it'll be a simple swap. Otherwise you might have do a flip kit on the new rear end and/or move the mounting pads which means setting up for pinion angle & welding. Not to mention that swapping rear ends means dealing with brake line threads & emergency brake cable attachment.

So in a perfect world it might work..... LOL Great.... I would love to see some pictures if anyone has done something similar to this...

andrewmp6 · 03-27-2013, 07:46 AM

Even then you would have to change your master cylinder and proportioning valve to have rear disc brakes.

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2013, 10:43 AM

It would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.

**lolife99** · 03-27-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by n2trux

it would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.

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SCOTI · 03-27-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width.

Meaning much wider....

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-28-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs.
No need to change to a different rearend.

Out of personal experiance pleas don't go djm for a flip kit. Imported Chinese crap is all it is
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papsoldblue72 · 03-28-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

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Ok it really isn't something I want to do but it looks as if it's the only choice I have... I really only want to get 3 or 4 inches lower and I see everyone getting these kits and hacking the frame up with those bolt in plates.... UUUUGGGHHH..... I was thinking instead of using those adapters on my old axel ... Why couldn't I use a different axel that already has the spring perches in the correct location for sitting on top of the springs... Maybe just maybe I wouldn't have to cut the frame up... I really don't know.... Probably would still have to cut it up....

papsoldblue72 · 03-28-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Out of personal experiance pleas don't go djm for a flip kit. Imported Chinese crap is all it is
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So where else ??? I would prefer U.S.A. How did you lower yours??? Or did you???

SCOTI · 03-28-2013, 09:28 AM

Check w/Early Classic Enterprises.

*AndrewSz* · 04-02-2013, 12:29 AM

Well i think maybe you might have do a turn kit on the new back end and or move the increasing shields which indicates setting up for pinion position & welding. In addition to that changing back ends indicates working with braking mechanism line discussions & emergency braking mechanism wire connection . . . . .

*AndrewSz* · 04-06-2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewSz

Well i think maybe you might have do a turn kit on the new back end and or move the increasing shields which indicates setting up for pinion position & welding. In addition to that changing back ends indicates working with braking mechanism line discussions & emergency braking mechanism wire connection . . . . .

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03-26-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Lowering by doing a axel swap?? Ok I have a 1972 C-10 2 wheel drive truck it has the leaf spring set up.. My question ... Would it be possible to swap out to a newer model truck rear end that has leaf springs and disk brakes and in the process lower my truck by the rear end sitting on top of the springs instead of being mounted under them??? Has this been done before ??? __________________ *It's been a long time coming... It's time to get it done..*

03-26-2013, 11:36 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? DJM sells a "flip kit" for your existing rearend that will put it on top of the leaf springs. No need to change to a different rearend. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-26-2013, 11:37 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? http://djmsuspension.com/products/fk-3/ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dj...5/applications __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-27-2013, 12:09 AM	#5
TexasSteve Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bertram, TX Posts: 103	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? If the "new" rear end is set up for leafs under not over & the spring mounting pad is the correct width, then it'll be a simple swap. Otherwise you might have do a flip kit on the new rear end and/or move the mounting pads which means setting up for pinion angle & welding. Not to mention that swapping rear ends means dealing with brake line threads & emergency brake cable attachment. __________________ 2001 Yukon Factory Grey Metallic~2" DJM Key front drop/3" DJM Rear Springs~stock 16" chrome steel wheels~5.3/4L60E~Volante CAI w/under bumper air scoop~Magnaflow 10426 Bullet muffler~DDM LED all exterior lighting/55w-5000k HID Hi/Low/35w Fog

03-27-2013, 07:46 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? Even then you would have to change your master cylinder and proportioning valve to have rear disc brakes.

03-27-2013, 10:43 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? It would be a lot simpler to do the flip kit and ad disc brakes to your current axle. Anything after 87 will have metric fittings for brakes and lugs,along with a different width. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-28-2013, 09:28 AM	#14
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04-02-2013, 12:29 AM	#15
AndrewSz Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 9	Re: Lowering by doing a axel swap?? Well i think maybe you might have do a turn kit on the new back end and or move the increasing shields which indicates setting up for pinion position & welding. In addition to that changing back ends indicates working with braking mechanism line discussions & emergency braking mechanism wire connection . . . . .



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