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bignissan 04-24-2003, 10:03 PM on my 85 chevy 2wd, what do i need to convert the FRONT to 8 lug? it is a half ton. are the control arms the same as the 3/4 ton 2wd's? are the spindles different? knuckles? it would be really nice if the hubs would just "bolt" on for 8 lug :) thanks for any help. i am getting a 14 bolt for the rear. so i would like matching bolt patterns, and i searched abotu converting to 5 lug 14 bolt...doesn't look fun. thanks greg u2slow 04-24-2003, 11:37 PM Get an entire front suspension crossmember from a 3/4 or 1-ton. The 1/2-ton control arm shafts are a different diameter and bushed with rubber rather than bronze. Bigger balljoints as well and beefier spindles, brakes, etc. tys 04-25-2003, 03:23 AM Wow, perfect timing! Just so happens I'll be picking up an 83 C30 next week! I'll be scavanging the rear axle, wheels, engine/trans/steering and hydra brake setup. I don't envision needing the front end parts. If you're interested, let me know and we'll see if a deal can be worked out. I'm located in Endicott, NY Chris bignissan 04-25-2003, 04:19 AM i'm very interested!!!! i jsut got done studying for a test, i haven't slept, it's 6:15 am...i'll pm you later :) bignissan 04-27-2003, 09:26 PM are the 1 ton frames same as the 1/2 ton? i know the 3/4 ton stuff will bolt on, but wasn't sure if there was a width difference or anything with the 1 ton. i know the frames are thicker, but i'm assuming that doesn't affect the mouting locations. just looking for confirmation before i start spending pointless $$ u2slow 04-27-2003, 09:49 PM 1-ton frames use 8" channel under the cab, whereas the 1/2 and 3/4 are only 6". It can be hard to find the right wheelbase though... many are cab & chassis (135" or 159") or crewcab (165"). Only the reg. cab longbox is 131". 1-tons have a 2" narrower spring spacing on the rear axle, and inboard shocks. tys 04-28-2003, 03:44 AM The possible donor truck I'm getting for bignissan is a reg cab short box, I believe. It's an 83 C30. Chris u2slow 04-28-2003, 05:37 AM A shortbox frame has a 117" wheelbase - never offered in a 1-ton. :( Of course... guys cut down frames all the time, so anything's possible. ;) Bigger Valves 04-29-2003, 09:20 PM Originally posted by u2slow 1-tons have a 2" narrower spring spacing on the rear axle, and inboard shocks. what's the number spring perch to spring perch on a 1 ton?? u2slow 04-29-2003, 09:54 PM 1-ton is 40" (or 40.5") and the 1/2 or 3/4 is 42" (or 42.5"). The 1/2" difference depends on who you talk to, and how you read the tape measure. ;) | |