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Alligatorgun · 02-09-2019, 12:49 PM

Will a 99-06 Silverado rear end fit my 66 width wise, I know the brackets don't but I am more worried about width since it is getting air ride, Thanks in advance

**truckdude239** · 02-09-2019, 05:50 PM

no...

**Captainfab** · 02-10-2019, 12:06 AM

No it will be a bit wider. I don't have and width numbers for differentials that new but a '97 truck differential is 3-5/8" wider than a '60-'70 truck 12 bolt.

Alligatorgun · 02-10-2019, 11:43 PM

Thanks guys well the problem I am facing is mounting the transits on my rear axle, what do you guys recommend? I've been trying to see which rear disc brake conversion makes the axle flush with the rotor but have no luck yet.

**Captainfab** · 02-11-2019, 12:47 AM

I make 2 rear disc conversion bracket assemblies for 6 lug, but I have no idea what you mean by 'axle flush with the rotor' ?

bob arrington · 02-17-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I make 2 rear disc conversion bracket assemblies for 6 lug, but I have no idea what you mean by 'axle flush with the rotor' ?

what would it take to get one of your brackets made up to convert an 8 lug axle, if it were even possible, many thanks

**Captainfab** · 02-18-2019, 12:53 AM

There is really no point in me spending the time to develop something that there is already many to choose from. What differential do you have?

Here are a couple of sources that make excellent brackets for rear disc conversion as well as several other things 4x4 related.

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com...og/BoltOn.html

https://diy4x.com/home.php?cat=246

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Originally Posted by bob arrington

what would it take to get one of your brackets made up to convert an 8 lug axle, if it were even possible, many thanks

bob arrington · 02-18-2019, 06:52 AM

I actually dont know much about it except that its 8 lug. We drug it out of some guys barn last year, got it running, then winter hit and then my to do list got really long...lol. Ive done some searches for 8 lug disc conversions but haven't come across any thing. Don't really need it , just seemed like an interesting project...if things ever slow down...in retirement. I'll check those sites out, Many thanks

**Captainfab** · 02-19-2019, 12:50 AM

What year is the truck?

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Originally Posted by bob arrington

I actually dont know much about it except that its 8 lug. We drug it out of some guys barn last year, got it running, then winter hit and then my to do list got really long...lol. Ive done some searches for 8 lug disc conversions but haven't come across any thing. Don't really need it , just seemed like an interesting project...if things ever slow down...in retirement. I'll check those sites out, Many thanks

02-09-2019, 12:49 PM	#1
Alligatorgun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 3	Rear end swap Will a 99-06 Silverado rear end fit my 66 width wise, I know the brackets don't but I am more worried about width since it is getting air ride, Thanks in advance

02-09-2019, 05:50 PM	#2
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02-10-2019, 12:06 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Rear end swap No it will be a bit wider. I don't have and width numbers for differentials that new but a '97 truck differential is 3-5/8" wider than a '60-'70 truck 12 bolt. __________________ 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

02-10-2019, 11:43 PM	#4
Alligatorgun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 3	Re: Rear end swap Thanks guys well the problem I am facing is mounting the transits on my rear axle, what do you guys recommend? I've been trying to see which rear disc brake conversion makes the axle flush with the rotor but have no luck yet.

02-11-2019, 12:47 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Rear end swap I make 2 rear disc conversion bracket assemblies for 6 lug, but I have no idea what you mean by 'axle flush with the rotor' ? __________________ 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

02-18-2019, 06:52 AM	#8
bob arrington Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Clitherall Posts: 56	Re: Rear end swap I actually dont know much about it except that its 8 lug. We drug it out of some guys barn last year, got it running, then winter hit and then my to do list got really long...lol. Ive done some searches for 8 lug disc conversions but haven't come across any thing. Don't really need it , just seemed like an interesting project...if things ever slow down...in retirement. I'll check those sites out, Many thanks



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