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| | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 114 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 114 | I'd like to upgrade the rear suspension on my 1942 3/4 ton. I've looked at a lot of options for this, but have not found a supplier that makes a kit which is specifically for the 41-46 3/4 ton. Does anyone have any experience with updating suspension in the Art Deco series of 3/4 ton trucks?
I want to keep my OE Artillery wheels and the stock 6 lug bolt pattern. Also, has anyone converted to 6 lug rear disc brakes, and retained the OE Artillery wheels? Thanks for any advice you may have.
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Ghost Rider
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
1942 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup, 1962 235, Offy intake, Fenton headers, Dual Carter YFs, 1984 T5
1956 Chevy 3100 Apache, 67 350SBC, Saginaw 4 speed, 69 12 bolt
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | One can replace the rear axle with a 14 bolt, sf axle, 6 lug, check the width. TSM makes a disc brake kit, uses Eldo calipers.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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