big_truxx
1/2 ton status
What exactly is the difference between the 1/2 and 3/4 2wd front ends? Are the 3/4 really stiffer? I am not interested in brakes, just trying to figure out ride quality differences 
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1/2 - 3/4 2wd questions
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R72K5
Banned
they are same theyll ride same
no difference
they are all IFS with coils, same size ones and all,
even the c30 ride the same up front, but rear be worse when unloaded due to more springs is all but hell most all the 70s 1/2 tons got 8 leaves, about same as the c30s.
so..
ride quality is all in springs and shocks
no difference
they are all IFS with coils, same size ones and all,
even the c30 ride the same up front, but rear be worse when unloaded due to more springs is all but hell most all the 70s 1/2 tons got 8 leaves, about same as the c30s.
so..
ride quality is all in springs and shocks
raptorparts
Registered Member
2wd front ends
The 3/4 front has solid control arm bushings while the 1/2 has rubber. the 3/4 has larger balljoints (same sizes as the 1 tons) as well.
The studs coming out of the frame to secure the upper control arms are smaller on a 1/2 but will hold the 3/4 allright. I made bushings to go around the studs to take up the slack and used the bolt on 1ton frame supports cause for awhile there, the studs would lossen up enough for all the alignment shims to fall out. Running 33/12.50's probably doesn't help much.
Obviously the springs are stiffer. Its all a bolt on affair and springs aren't hard to swap.
I think the halfs ride a little better (owned both) but the big brakes are a huge bonus IMO.
The 3/4 front has solid control arm bushings while the 1/2 has rubber. the 3/4 has larger balljoints (same sizes as the 1 tons) as well.
The studs coming out of the frame to secure the upper control arms are smaller on a 1/2 but will hold the 3/4 allright. I made bushings to go around the studs to take up the slack and used the bolt on 1ton frame supports cause for awhile there, the studs would lossen up enough for all the alignment shims to fall out. Running 33/12.50's probably doesn't help much.
Obviously the springs are stiffer. Its all a bolt on affair and springs aren't hard to swap.
I think the halfs ride a little better (owned both) but the big brakes are a huge bonus IMO.
R72K5
Banned
yes but ball joint and bolt size wil have no effect on ride quality
are true points however
arms and crossmemer and all that are same however
springs are just different due to differnent load capacities,
here is some info :
1973:
c-10:
axle capacity; front
3100lb
springs; at gronud;
1550lb each
c20
front;
3800lb
springs;
reg cab 2000lb each
crew cab 1900lb each
c-30
front;
3800lb
springs;
reg cab 1750lb each
crew cab 1900lb each
1981:
c10
front suspension:
2950lb
springs; 1475lb each
shocks 25mm
c20
reg and crew
front; 3800lb
springs 1750 each
25mm shocks
c30 reg and crew
front; 3800lb
springs 1900lb each
1.06" shocks
are true points however
arms and crossmemer and all that are same however
springs are just different due to differnent load capacities,
here is some info :
1973:
c-10:
axle capacity; front
3100lb
springs; at gronud;
1550lb each
c20
front;
3800lb
springs;
reg cab 2000lb each
crew cab 1900lb each
c-30
front;
3800lb
springs;
reg cab 1750lb each
crew cab 1900lb each
1981:
c10
front suspension:
2950lb
springs; 1475lb each
shocks 25mm
c20
reg and crew
front; 3800lb
springs 1750 each
25mm shocks
c30 reg and crew
front; 3800lb
springs 1900lb each
1.06" shocks
big_truxx
1/2 ton status
very good data thanks guys! 
my sig shows I own a couple diff trucks So I know what different ones ride like. My shorty rides rough but smooth... short wheelbase but 1/2 ton... and my crewcab rides smooth but rough... long wheelbase but ton dually and the 3/4 burb I just drove home rides nicer than I thought a 3/4 would. not as harshly stiff on bumps as the ton and not as short as the shorty And for now there is definately no need or sense in throwing out the 3/4 parts to put 1/2 on it.
