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swamp rat · 12-01-2013, 03:15 AM

How difficult is it to convert a C20 to a C10?

Are the frames different?

Can i buy 5 lug disk conversion kits for them?

**special-K** · 12-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Easy. Just simple parts replacement.

I believe the 20-series frame is heavier (thicker/larger channel)

Yes,you can buy a kit. But,you could also buy the used C/10 stuff or a donor truck. If you aren't looking for drop spindles you can find stock parts for reasonable money from someone who installed drop spindles

swamp rat · 12-01-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Easy. Just simple parts replacement.

I believe the 20-series frame is heavier (thicker/larger channel)

Yes,you can buy a kit. But,you could also buy the used C/10 stuff or a donor truck. If you aren't looking for drop spindles you can find stock parts for reasonable money from someone who installed drop spindles

Thank you, i have only owned my K20 up till now, looking for another..

I'm sure stock spindles with shorter springs would be all I want.

Who would make the kit for the spindles and disk brakes? Need ideas.

Would this just involve swapping the front spindles only? or also the upper and lower A arms?

Guess it would also mean swapping out the rear axles or whole rear end to get 5 lug?

67ctener · 12-01-2013, 12:03 PM

I'd just drop a stock 5 lug crossmember out of a truck. Only 10 bolts hold them in. I bet you could do a front rear complete swap for under $500. Unless you have sentimental value in it, you may be better off just buying a c10

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Conversion? Easy. Just simple parts replacement. I believe the 20-series frame is heavier (thicker/larger channel) Yes,you can buy a kit. But,you could also buy the used C/10 stuff or a donor truck. If you aren't looking for drop spindles you can find stock parts for reasonable money from someone who installed drop spindles __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-01-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Conversion? I'd just drop a stock 5 lug crossmember out of a truck. Only 10 bolts hold them in. I bet you could do a front rear complete swap for under $500. Unless you have sentimental value in it, you may be better off just buying a c10 __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly



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