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Old 09-11-2020, 07:44 PM   #5
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Re: 1970 C20 8 Lug Wheel to Dually Style

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Originally Posted by docrock View Post
Reading another post on the forum it seems I have a late 70 frame which is wider by 1.5 inches. I wonder if the frame is narrower or the control arms are shorter on 69 and earlier
The frame is the same width. The rear end is wider by 3/4" on each axle tube and axle on each side, on the later trucks. I am not sure where the extra width is added on the front, maybe the spindles. Do you have disk brakes in the front?

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