Sugest rear end for 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ibad57 · 01-13-2014, 12:53 PM

I have 72 step with R4 trans looking to swap rear axel something with 373 gears and disc brakes! what doner might fit with little changes

cdowns · 01-13-2014, 01:33 PM

if you have coil springs c10 there r plenty of 71-72 chevy trucks with the 12bolts avilable to bolt right in it and disc brake conversions are avilable readily to do it

Pro Performance · 01-13-2014, 05:00 PM

Also check out 94-96 Impala rear ends, as they are 5x5 pattern already and have disc brakes. I am not sure on axle width, but might want to check that to see if it is close enough to what you have. Of course, you will have to clean off all mounts and weld on new axle pads. I would also suggest an aftermarket trac bar that locates to the trailing arm, like the Porterbuilt, so that you don't have to mess with trying to figure out a mount on the rear end. Plus, it will give you the advantages of the longer bar and less axle movement.

01-13-2014, 12:53 PM	#1
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Sugest rear end for 72 I have 72 step with R4 trans looking to swap rear axel something with 373 gears and disc brakes! what doner might fit with little changes __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

01-13-2014, 01:33 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Sugest rear end for 72 if you have coil springs c10 there r plenty of 71-72 chevy trucks with the 12bolts avilable to bolt right in it and disc brake conversions are avilable readily to do it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-13-2014, 05:00 PM	#3
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Sugest rear end for 72 Also check out 94-96 Impala rear ends, as they are 5x5 pattern already and have disc brakes. I am not sure on axle width, but might want to check that to see if it is close enough to what you have. Of course, you will have to clean off all mounts and weld on new axle pads. I would also suggest an aftermarket trac bar that locates to the trailing arm, like the Porterbuilt, so that you don't have to mess with trying to figure out a mount on the rear end. Plus, it will give you the advantages of the longer bar and less axle movement.



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