C20 rear axle swap help--- - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Extended72 · 10-28-2013, 10:57 PM

I know that the question has been asked several times but I am looking for the best answer from experience.

I have a 72 c20 with a mildly built 5.7 Ltr and a 700 r4. The truck is rear leaf spring with 8 lug. I want to stay with the same wheel package since the previous owner had spent a lot of money on the set before I acquired the truck.

I am looking for the best swap out option for the factory 72 rear axle. I'm wanting to have disc brakes, positraction and remain 8 lug.

If anyone might know from experience which year and model truck will meet these needs please let me know.

All comments or suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks
Robert

Extended72 · 10-31-2013, 03:41 PM

Any suggestions out there?
Thanks
Robert

c20pickup · 11-04-2013, 11:42 AM

14 bolt or dana 60!

Extended72 · 11-18-2013, 10:22 PM

I just want to stay with the same 8 lug pattern that I already have but want disc brakes and positraction. Looking for a axle swap with something newer but not sure what will work without measuring every truck out there.

Extended72 · 03-30-2014, 10:22 AM

Any suggestions?

10-28-2013, 10:57 PM	#1
Extended72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk County, Kansas Posts: 98	C20 rear axle swap help--- I know that the question has been asked several times but I am looking for the best answer from experience. I have a 72 c20 with a mildly built 5.7 Ltr and a 700 r4. The truck is rear leaf spring with 8 lug. I want to stay with the same wheel package since the previous owner had spent a lot of money on the set before I acquired the truck. I am looking for the best swap out option for the factory 72 rear axle. I'm wanting to have disc brakes, positraction and remain 8 lug. If anyone might know from experience which year and model truck will meet these needs please let me know. All comments or suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks Robert __________________ 72 C20 custom extended cab short bed. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0be39e4c.jpg THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS FEAR AND COMMON SENSE AND OF COURSE MONEY.

10-31-2013, 03:41 PM	#2
Extended72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk County, Kansas Posts: 98	Re: C20 rear axle swap help--- Any suggestions out there? Thanks Robert __________________ 72 C20 custom extended cab short bed. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0be39e4c.jpg THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS FEAR AND COMMON SENSE AND OF COURSE MONEY.

11-04-2013, 11:42 AM	#3
c20pickup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brighton, WI Posts: 504	Re: C20 rear axle swap help--- 14 bolt or dana 60!

11-18-2013, 10:22 PM	#4
Extended72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk County, Kansas Posts: 98	Re: C20 rear axle swap help--- I just want to stay with the same 8 lug pattern that I already have but want disc brakes and positraction. Looking for a axle swap with something newer but not sure what will work without measuring every truck out there. __________________ 72 C20 custom extended cab short bed. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0be39e4c.jpg THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS FEAR AND COMMON SENSE AND OF COURSE MONEY.

03-30-2014, 10:22 AM	#5
Extended72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elk County, Kansas Posts: 98	Re: C20 rear axle swap help--- Any suggestions? __________________ 72 C20 custom extended cab short bed. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0be39e4c.jpg THE ONLY THING HOLDING ME BACK IS FEAR AND COMMON SENSE AND OF COURSE MONEY.

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