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HvyChevy · 12-23-2008, 02:47 PM

My 1970 is finally going to get paint on it, so I'm getting my parts together so I can get to work on it when it gets home.

I have a Dana 60 and a 14BFF out of a 1986 Chevy 1 ton, flat bed, single wheel truck. The Dana 60 measures 32" from spring perch to spring perch. The 14BFF measures 40" from perch to perch.

The 14BFF is 54" from backing plate to backing plate. Is a disc brake kit going to go on this, and is it too narrow?

Anything I need to know, or get, to make these axles go in?

Thanks for any input,
Dan

HvyChevy · 12-23-2008, 02:48 PM

another angle..

I know there has to be some threads on this, just can't seem to find them

desertrat · 12-23-2008, 02:59 PM

The disk brake conversion should not change youre wheel width.

The end product should end up being wider than youre stock 1/2 ton width.

You should come over to the 4x4 section. We don't get alot of traffic over there and youre post wont get lost so easy.

4x4 forum

Edit: I thought this post was in the 67-72truck thread, I didn't realize it was in the blazer thread.
I almost think the Blazer forum and 4x4 forum should be the same but that would eliminate the 2 wheel drive Blazer guys.

HvyChevy · 12-23-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertrat

The disk brake conversion should not change youre wheel width.

The end product should end up being wider than youre stock 1/2 ton width.

You should come over to the 4x4 section. We don't get alot of traffic over there and youre post wont get lost so easy.

4x4 forum

Edit: I thought this post was in the 67-72truck thread, I didn't realize it was in the blazer thread.
I almost think the Blazer forum and 4x4 forum should be the same but that would eliminate the 2 wheel drive Blazer guys.

Ok, I did.
thanks

vtblazer · 12-23-2008, 05:53 PM

Direct bolt in for both.

Doing the same with mine currently.

HvyChevy · 12-23-2008, 05:55 PM

Thanks vtblazer! I was just reading your thread. I've still got a little time, so I'll just keep watching your progress. Nice work BTW !!

vtblazer · 12-23-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HvyChevy

Thanks vtblazer! I was just reading your thread. I've still got a little time, so I'll just keep watching your progress. Nice work BTW !!

Thanks,
Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

I have the same axles as you do, tons from an 86 CUCV.
Look em over good, mine were worked hard and put away wet.

HvyChevy · 12-23-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Thanks,
Welcome to the board, enjoy the ride.

I have the same axles as you do, tons from an 86 CUCV.
Look em over good, mine were worked hard and put away wet.

Thanks! Can't wait to start working on it again. It's been in my brother in-law's body shop for (seems like a year).

I guess my next step is to get them cleaned up and start ordering some brake parts. The glove box tag says code GT5 rear axle 4.10 ratio

(I love all the info from this board!!!)

EFI70Blazer · 12-24-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Direct bolt in for both.

Doing the same with mine currently.

Don't forget about the rear shock mounts, both have to be relocated. Other than that they are both a direct bolt in.

12-23-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
HvyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So-Cal Posts: 55	1 ton axle swap questions My 1970 is finally going to get paint on it, so I'm getting my parts together so I can get to work on it when it gets home. I have a Dana 60 and a 14BFF out of a 1986 Chevy 1 ton, flat bed, single wheel truck. The Dana 60 measures 32" from spring perch to spring perch. The 14BFF measures 40" from perch to perch. The 14BFF is 54" from backing plate to backing plate. Is a disc brake kit going to go on this, and is it too narrow? Anything I need to know, or get, to make these axles go in? Thanks for any input, Dan Attached Images

12-23-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
HvyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So-Cal Posts: 55	Re: 1 ton axle swap questions another angle.. I know there has to be some threads on this, just can't seem to find them Attached Images Last edited by HvyChevy; 12-23-2008 at 02:59 PM.

12-23-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: 1 ton axle swap questions The disk brake conversion should not change youre wheel width. The end product should end up being wider than youre stock 1/2 ton width. You should come over to the 4x4 section. We don't get alot of traffic over there and youre post wont get lost so easy. 4x4 forum Edit: I thought this post was in the 67-72truck thread, I didn't realize it was in the blazer thread. I almost think the Blazer forum and 4x4 forum should be the same but that would eliminate the 2 wheel drive Blazer guys. __________________ "Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth." — Chuck Norris Last edited by desertrat; 12-23-2008 at 03:03 PM.

12-23-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 1 ton axle swap questions Direct bolt in for both. Doing the same with mine currently. Attached Images

12-23-2008, 05:55 PM	#6
HvyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So-Cal Posts: 55	Re: 1 ton axle swap questions Thanks vtblazer! I was just reading your thread. I've still got a little time, so I'll just keep watching your progress. Nice work BTW !!



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