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murdoc · 10-20-2018, 01:41 AM

Quick question for anyone who might know....

I have a k10 long bed that I would love to install a utility box on. Can 8 foot utility boxes be installed on 1/2 tons without overloading the suspension?

Reason I ask is because I seem to see most utility beds on 3/4 ton long beds.

Thoughts? Experiences?

**Clyde65** · 10-20-2018, 01:50 PM

Just put overload or helper springs on.

**LostMy65** · 10-20-2018, 01:59 PM

Or even swap out your 1/2 leafs for 3/4.

**LostMy65** · 10-20-2018, 03:03 PM

I wonder if 3/4 leaf springs off a 73-87 would work?

murdoc · 10-21-2018, 12:06 AM

great suggestions guys, thanks for the feedback.

**Captainfab** · 10-21-2018, 12:22 AM

The springs are not the only consideration regarding the weight. The 12 bolt isn't going to hold up long under a 8 foot utility bed loaded down with tools and supplies. It all depends on how you are going to use the truck.

murdoc · 10-21-2018, 01:34 AM

Thank you CaptainFab.

That was one of my main concerns. I would definitely be loading the utility bed with all my tools, and the weight of all the tools, plus the heavy utility bed made me think a k10 might not be able to handle that constant weight.

I might need to go in another direction with my K10. Now about finding a 66 K20.....

**Captainfab** · 10-21-2018, 11:39 PM

Yeah with that constant weight a C/K20 would be a better choice.

**LostMy65** · 10-25-2018, 12:37 AM

Not mine

**LostMy65** · 11-24-2018, 10:03 PM

Kinda a concept I had with side boxes recessed down into the bedsides some.

**LostMy65** · 10-11-2019, 06:30 PM

**rs74** · 10-11-2019, 07:41 PM

The old 63 again

**LostMy65** · 08-29-2020, 05:39 PM

From another thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

davidh · 09-16-2022, 02:03 PM

I have this one

**sirJim** · 09-17-2022, 03:33 AM

The "Fire Bucket" working at the Viking Run here in Denmark we hauled a lot of power cables for that one. Set up temporary power for 2375 cars and trucks campers dealers and such. Every 2 years in Roskilde Denmark. I put her to work every chance I can.

factorystock · 09-17-2022, 01:03 PM

M 80, top of the heavy duty line.

piratexpress1369a · 09-20-2022, 07:45 PM

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10-20-2018, 01:41 AM	#251
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Quick question for anyone who might know.... I have a k10 long bed that I would love to install a utility box on. Can 8 foot utility boxes be installed on 1/2 tons without overloading the suspension? Reason I ask is because I seem to see most utility beds on 3/4 ton long beds. Thoughts? Experiences?

10-20-2018, 01:50 PM	#252
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Just put overload or helper springs on. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-20-2018, 01:59 PM	#253
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Or even swap out your 1/2 leafs for 3/4. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-20-2018, 03:03 PM	#254
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County I wonder if 3/4 leaf springs off a 73-87 would work? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-21-2018, 12:06 AM	#255
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County great suggestions guys, thanks for the feedback.

10-21-2018, 12:22 AM	#256
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County The springs are not the only consideration regarding the weight. The 12 bolt isn't going to hold up long under a 8 foot utility bed loaded down with tools and supplies. It all depends on how you are going to use the truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-21-2018, 01:34 AM	#257
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Thank you CaptainFab. That was one of my main concerns. I would definitely be loading the utility bed with all my tools, and the weight of all the tools, plus the heavy utility bed made me think a k10 might not be able to handle that constant weight. I might need to go in another direction with my K10. Now about finding a 66 K20.....

10-21-2018, 11:39 PM	#258
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Yeah with that constant weight a C/K20 would be a better choice. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-25-2018, 12:37 AM	#259
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11-24-2018, 10:03 PM	#260
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Work Trucks - Utility / Service / Company / Fire / County Kinda a concept I had with side boxes recessed down into the bedsides some. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-11-2019, 06:30 PM	#261
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10-11-2019, 07:41 PM	#262
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09-16-2022, 02:03 PM	#264
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09-17-2022, 03:33 AM	#265
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09-17-2022, 01:03 PM	#266
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