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Old 02-15-2024, 01:23 PM   #27
dagnabbitt
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Re: Cheap way to convert my 1968 chevy C10 to 5 lug rear drum or disc

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Originally Posted by dmack91 View Post
If yours has the coil spring rear, you will need a 71-72 coil rear if you want a direct bolt-in. In 73, they went to all leaf sprung rears. While you can use them (I've done it twice), you will need to swap the trailing arm perches and panhard bar mount onto the replacement axle.
Yup, mine is coils, so 71-72 would be ideal. If I find a good one from 73-up I might consider swapping those parts, though. Would that essentially be the only difference?

I might luck out and find a nice one (with posi) and make it worth it.
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