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Old 03-01-2011, 12:55 AM   #1
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Suspension Questions

I have a thread started in the 67-72 section but have a few questions regarding the 88-98 trucks.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449977

Can I swap 1 ton spindles and brakes onto a 1/2 or 3/4 ton frame?

Or am I better off buying a 3/4 or 1 ton frame to begin with?

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Old 03-01-2011, 01:10 AM   #2
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Not sure about spindle swapping, but you can put HD 3/4ton/ LD 1ton [8700gvw] brake calipers on 1/2ton/LD 3/4ton rotors/spindles.
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Not sure about spindle swapping, but you can put HD 3/4ton/ LD 1ton [8700gvw] brake calipers on 1/2ton/LD 3/4ton rotors/spindles.
Good to know but I'm wanting to know if I can take a 5 or 6 lug front suspension and make it a 8 lug rotor?
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:21 AM   #4
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Ya i went from 1 ton to half ton so its possible to go the other way too.
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Old 03-01-2011, 10:23 AM   #5
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Good to know but I'm wanting to know if I can take a 5 or 6 lug front suspension and make it a 8 lug rotor?
Yes, it's possible....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/pr...ion-t4904.html
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Thanks Guys, just what i was looking for, just wish he showed what all he had to swap from the donor truck, And that truck is pretty to boot.

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Thanks Guys, just what i was looking for, just wish he showed what all he had to swap from the donor truck, And that truck is pretty to boot.
That info should be in the thread linked....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/su...lly-t4564.html
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That info should be in the thread linked....
http://www.duallyscene.com/forums/su...lly-t4564.html
Ok I went back and looked through it again and found what I was looking for. Thanks again guys.
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