1980 c30 14 bolt full floater into 1970 k10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drewbee · 05-31-2018, 08:31 AM

Will a 2wd 1 ton 14 bolt ...bolt into a 1970 k10? I know a 4wd 1 ton 14 bolt will and that has been discussed in the forums, however I didnt see any discussion on the 2wd.

I'm asking because I have a 3/4 ton 14 bolt and then found out i'd have to move the perches and shock mounts, and I have a chance to get a 1 ton 2wd one. If I can just bolt in the 1 ton 2wd into my k10, I'd rather do that.

Mike C · 05-31-2018, 11:07 AM

I think the spring mounts are the same on the later C30 as the earlier K series trucks but not positive.

You will still have to move the shock mounts which is true on all of the later truck axles.

4carbcorvair · 05-31-2018, 03:01 PM

Axle width may be different between 2 and 4wd? I know they are on 88-98.

Drewbee · 06-01-2018, 02:31 PM

Yeah I dont mind moving the shock mounts but if I can get a 1 ton 14 bolt to just bolt in with the leaf springs, Id rather do that.

05-31-2018, 08:31 AM	#1
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	1980 c30 14 bolt full floater into 1970 k10 Will a 2wd 1 ton 14 bolt ...bolt into a 1970 k10? I know a 4wd 1 ton 14 bolt will and that has been discussed in the forums, however I didnt see any discussion on the 2wd. I'm asking because I have a 3/4 ton 14 bolt and then found out i'd have to move the perches and shock mounts, and I have a chance to get a 1 ton 2wd one. If I can just bolt in the 1 ton 2wd into my k10, I'd rather do that.

05-31-2018, 11:07 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 1980 c30 14 bolt full floater into 1970 k10 I think the spring mounts are the same on the later C30 as the earlier K series trucks but not positive. You will still have to move the shock mounts which is true on all of the later truck axles. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-31-2018, 03:01 PM	#3
4carbcorvair Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gorham, ME Posts: 96	Re: 1980 c30 14 bolt full floater into 1970 k10 Axle width may be different between 2 and 4wd? I know they are on 88-98. __________________ 68 K20 Custom Camper/CST Wrecker. 97 GMC K1500 short bed reg cab.

06-01-2018, 02:31 PM	#4
Drewbee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 330	Re: 1980 c30 14 bolt full floater into 1970 k10 Yeah I dont mind moving the shock mounts but if I can get a 1 ton 14 bolt to just bolt in with the leaf springs, Id rather do that.



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