C20 8lug to C10 5lug!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Factory Guy

I guess they are out of business now. earlyclassic's

Yep, They're shuttering ECE.

But, changing an 8-lug suspension to 5-lug can still be done just like it was before ECE had the conversion spindles.

[Factory Guy]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

We just reamed the spindle for the ball joints.
Went 3500 to 1/2 ton stuff, used everything over. The flex brake hose different too.

So everything fit other than the need for reaming out the ball joint spindles? Did you put in the C10 springs?

Did you swap the C10 leaf springs in the rear as well?

I am wanting to do this to mine since I am tired of the stiff ride and will NEVER carry any heay loads again!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Factory Guy

So everything fit other than the need for reaming out the ball joint spindles? Did you put in the C10 springs?

Did you swap the C10 leaf springs in the rear as well?

I am wanting to do this to mine since I am tired of the stiff ride and will NEVER carry any heay loads again!

Front coils interchange. You'll want the correct ones to support your engine combo. The rear mounts won't know or care what leafs are being utilized. You just need to match the spring length (56").

Since the frame itself is different/heavier duty, there might be some height variation to prepare for since your truck is currently stock height. Guys like 'KQQL IT' don't have to worry about it since they were dropping/lowering their builds.

[64longbedcustom]

Originally Posted by Factory Guy

I guess they are out of business now. earlyclassic's

Yes I ran across the same problem with them being out of business now.
I am looking to change my 72 c20 to c10 just because there are a ton of more options and parts available for the c10.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 64longbedcustom

Yes I ran across the same problem with them being out of business now.
I am looking to change my 72 c20 to c10 just because there are a ton of more options and parts available for the c10.

The only thing that's impacted for this conversion by ECE closing their doors is the marketed 3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion spindle. You can still just use 1/2 spindles w/the correct 1/2 ton required parts. The conversion spindle just made it easier to do...

[64longbedcustom]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The only thing that's impacted for this conversion by ECE closing their doors is the marketed 3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion spindle. You can still just use 1/2 spindles w/the correct 1/2 ton required parts. The conversion spindle just made it easier to do...

Thanks SCOTI.
From all the reading I have been doing what I came up with is that I can switch from 8 to 5 lug by changing the spindle.
In order to do that I need to change the upper and lower ball joints.
The upper arm will accept the smaller C10 ball joint but the lower arm would need to be replaced cause the hole is to big for the C10 ball joint.
Sound about right?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 64longbedcustom

Thanks SCOTI.
From all the reading I have been doing what I came up with is that I can switch from 8 to 5 lug by changing the spindle.
In order to do that I need to change the upper and lower ball joints.
The upper arm will accept the smaller C10 ball joint but the lower arm would need to be replaced cause the hole is to big for the C10 ball joint.
Sound about right?

Correct. But, C10 lower arms are much easier to find vs. C20 3/4 ton arms.