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Old 10-24-2020, 09:40 PM   #1
cff
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66 K30 Front Diff

I'm going to make a K30 out of my C30. Any recommendations on which diff to use? I want a dana 60 with power disc brakes and am hoping to not have to narrow it to make my tires fit underneath comfortably. Any info would be appreciated.
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Old 10-25-2020, 02:16 AM   #2
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Re: 66 K30 Front Diff

I think the early 60s trucks were very similar to 67-72 regarding the frame and WMS stuff. WMS means wheel mounting surface or the distance from where a wheel mounts to the other. Measure from rear drum face to the other to start. Look for a front diff w/ the same/close dimensions. The new diff has to have the same ratios as the rear.
73 and up fronts are supposed to be a bolt in for 67-72 but since you're 2x4 you need the frame mounts. The crossmember on a 4x4 is different.
Needless to say you need a TC and cut/new rear driveshaft and one for the front.
Power brakes has little to do with the conversion...
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Old 10-25-2020, 10:59 AM   #3
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Re: 66 K30 Front Diff

Thanks. I'll start watching and measuring
the newer front ends
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