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**Palf70Step** · 01-27-2023, 08:07 AM

I know the leaf springs brackets/saddles are in different positions. You'll have to cut and move thm inboard a bit on the newer axle. They should be same width as 70 was th change year. Even if you had leftover with the slightly narrower rear, the new one will work. The new one probably also has the bigger/HD (wider shoe), meaning more breaking power. Other than the saddles everything else should be fine.

01-27-2023, 08:07 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Advice on 1978 suburban limited slip differential in 1970 c10 I know the leaf springs brackets/saddles are in different positions. You'll have to cut and move thm inboard a bit on the newer axle. They should be same width as 70 was th change year. Even if you had leftover with the slightly narrower rear, the new one will work. The new one probably also has the bigger/HD (wider shoe), meaning more breaking power. Other than the saddles everything else should be fine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!