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#750298 05/28/2011 7:57 PM
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How many items can I use on my 65 C10 from a 1983 C10? Disc Brakes, power steering...ect?

Sorry for being so dumb on these old trucks...LOL dang

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I was wondering if I could use a positraction rear end from a 1983 chevy 1/2 ton on a 63-66 chevy truck? I guy has one for sale ...150.00 maybe less? Thanks for any help


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Yeah, those are the types items I was wonder if I could use myself. The more things I can take from the 83 will save me money in the long run.


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The entire front suspension can be swapped to get the disk brakes and power steering. I beleive it requires drilling 4 holes to install the crossmember, not sure about the steering box. The rear axles could be swapped once the mounting pads are changed. Doing both of these alterations will widen the track width by about 2" and convert to the 5x5 bolt pattern.


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Question(s) on the front track width. Is it the cross member or the A-arms or both that is creating the wider track? In other words, can I use the later A-arms with the 65 member and keep the factory width?

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The difference is actually in the knuckles. The increase in track width isn't really that much, only 2". It shouldn't be too noticable on a '65.


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That helps me with my decision.

Thank you Sir!


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