hey gents, im new here and had a few questions about the build im doing on my 71' K10 LB. i have had the truck for 6 years but since i joined the Marine Corps 6 years ago i havent had much time to work on it. i am curently in Afghanistan and buying parts for it. im planning a 2 week wrench fest on it while im on leave and get her up and running well enought to drive back to California from Montana.
Details: i have a mildly built 327 in it that puts out about 350 ponies, 4speed with a np 205 t-case. as of right now it has the half ton running gear underneath it. thats getting pulled in favor of a dana 60/14bolt ff that i pulled out of a 84' chev 1ton. the axles have 410s in them right now and im running 35-12.50-16 bfg mts on them with a 4 in rough country lift. i have been running these axles under my 79' gmc for awhile but the 79' has seen better days so im going to part her out. anyway.... my question is will these axles bolt up in my 71' with out having to move the spring perches? i also have a rear disk brake conversion for the 14 bolt. has anyone done this or have any advice or things i should be aware of ? ie: proportioning valve problems or master/booster problems. i was already planning on upgrading to a 3/4 ton master and booster set up. im planning on fully rebuilding the axles. seals, wheel bearings brakes ect. i have a brand new rough country lift, tires, rims, bumpers, inerior, new fenders, hood and grill (PO smashed into a telephone pole) radiator support, cab mounts etc etc. so as you can tell my dad and i are going to be very busy while i am on leave. i will try and post some pics when i get a chance. any advice or motivation you guys can hook me up with would be great. thanks. semper fi.
