1-Ton Dually Axle......a TRUE bolt-in!?!?

[Greg72]

Heard that a 14 bolt FF from a 1-Ton dually is a "true" bolt-in, with correct pad spacing, shock mounts, etc.....for a '69 - '72 K5?

I know that the U-joint will need that special adapter 1350-1310 style thing, but is the rest really THAT easy?

-Greg72

 

[Chris Demartini]

<font color=blue>No, no 14 bolt is a total bolt in. The shock tabs have to be moved. Stay away fromt dually rears because they are narrower than the non dually ones I think. I have a 1 ton 14ff and I did the shock tabs in my driveway

 

[1HIHUM]

Actually, I think the one under my truck was a true bolt in. The shock mounts are in the correct locations, and look original. Same for the spring pads.

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[POFF]

All 69-72 turcks have 40" spring pad centers on the rear axle. Beginning in '73 the 1/2 and 3/4 tons have 42 1/2" spring pad centers but the 1 tons were, and I think still are, 40". A single tire 1 ton axle is a bolt up, except the shock mounts need to be moved. The 1 ton axles have 40" spring centers. The 3/4 tons have 42 1/2" spring pad centers. 14 bolt duelly axles have the backing plate flange too far in-board to run single tires. I have a word document with more info, if you want I can email it to you.

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'70 K-20 San Diego, CA

 

[Greg72]

POFF,

YES!!! Please send that info along.....I'm at [email protected]

Thanks for the offer, and the info.

-Greg72

 

[BARRAZA]

I have been looking to make the 14 ff swap on my K10 and found a C20 in the junkyard this weekend that had the correct spring pad spacing. Not sure what year it was,but the VIN was 1GCGC23T4CS176727. I know the year is in there somewhere. Was also a crewcab if that makes any difference. Best bet is to always measure. BTW - has anyone swaped the spring hangers instead of moved the mounts?