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Re: The other guy 1967-72 c50 axle swap
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Originally Posted by txagincali
"Need" 4wd? No.
Need Disc Brakes? Eliminate 10 lug (in this case 5 & 10) split rim wheels? ABSOLUTELY YES.
I can't speak to others but I am building a fun family cruiser/camper rig and while I may never "need" the 4 wheel drive, it is good to know that it is there as well as while in the process of upgrading the drivetrain, better off upgrading to something that is better suited to todays standards with regards to safety and/or parts replacement.
Also this rig only has 127" wheelbase, so it really isn't that "big" overall. She'll just be a little hefty.
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You might think about starting with a regular Suburban and maybe lifting and upgrading to 1 ton axles. I guess I'm not seeing the advantage of a C-50 frame with a Suburban body downgraded to a one ton. It's not like Suburban frames are really a weak point.
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Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks:
1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD
Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner
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