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Old 05-26-2016, 01:11 PM   #1
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3/4 axels vs 1/2

If you swap axles from a 3/4 ton to a half ton is it just a matter of bolt in? Brake lines, emergency brake cable, spring pads ... assuming its all from the same year truck?
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Old 05-26-2016, 02:38 PM   #2
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

I think the fronts are easier to swap. Because the front u-joint is still a 1310. In the rear you will need a conversion u-joint to go from (typically) 1310 or GM-3R (at TC) to a 1350 (at rear end). On my K5 with the CUCV 1 ton rear 14 bolt, it looks like the e-brake cables will work with the 1/2 ton stuff. The rear brake hose should work.
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Old 05-26-2016, 02:39 PM   #3
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

One more thing, a 1 ton rear will need spring perches and shock mounts relocated. Not the 3/4 ton though,
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1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX
1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears
1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now.....
1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone.
1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed.

1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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Old 05-26-2016, 06:03 PM   #4
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

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One more thing, a 1 ton rear will need spring perches and shock mounts relocated. Not the 3/4 ton though,
What is the difference in perch location between 3/4 and 1 ton? I know some use a different U-bolt configuration

What years you referring too?
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Old 05-27-2016, 06:57 AM   #5
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

The 1 tons spring perches are at 40.5" apart, the 1/2 and 3/4 ton are 42.5" apart. Years would be between 73 and 87 (91 for blazer/burb/k30) Also, on the 1 tons the shocks are on the inside of the frame while the 1/2 and 3/4 tons mount on the outside of the frame and are staggered different.
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1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX
1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears
1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now.....
1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone.
1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed.

1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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Old 05-27-2016, 03:50 PM   #6
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

On my deal Im talking 72. So basically drive shaft stuff.
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Old 05-27-2016, 04:00 PM   #7
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Re: 3/4 axels vs 1/2

Guy down the road has a '79 or '80 c/30

Gonna go pay a visit with a tape measure
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