does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10

« Prev
1
Next »

jonathan New Member Posts: 4	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Jan 31, 2010 10:43:22 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathan on Jan 31, 2010 10:43:22 GMT -7 I got a 66 C10 and wanting to go to a five lug pattern I have a 82 C10 parts truck. Will the rear alxe of the 82 fit under the 66. Like what kind of problems will I run into? Thanks Jonathan.

riverracer Senior Member Posts: 347	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Feb 6, 2010 5:17:34 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverracer on Feb 6, 2010 5:17:34 GMT -7 It can be made to fit with some cutting and welding, also it's wider than the 66!.. Personally I would look into some axles or get yours re drilled for 5 lug, save a whole lot of hassle!...

quik66 New Member Posts: 3	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Feb 6, 2010 23:52:32 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by quik66 on Feb 6, 2010 23:52:32 GMT -7 A 71 or 72 rear axle with coil springs will bolt right up.

riverracer Senior Member Posts: 347	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Feb 13, 2010 5:29:59 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverracer on Feb 13, 2010 5:29:59 GMT -7 I put my cab and bed on a 72 chassis, bolts right up!..

docg1966c10 New Member Posts: 10	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Mar 7, 2010 22:36:24 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by docg1966c10 on Mar 7, 2010 22:36:24 GMT -7 is the same said for a 77? (swapped in a 66 c10 that is)
	1966 C10 Rusty, 1994 v6 Mustang Wifestang, 2003 Durango Familywagon, 1985 Toyota Pickup Current race project. (sbf garret hybrid turbo set up, built aod, ford 9")

Scooter3 Full Member Posts: 225	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Mar 8, 2010 16:30:51 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Scooter3 on Mar 8, 2010 16:30:51 GMT -7 You can buy new 5 lug axles from CPP or Classic Enterprises for about $200 a set.
	How do I know so much about these trucks?? I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

riverracer Senior Member Posts: 347	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Mar 13, 2010 5:21:16 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverracer on Mar 13, 2010 5:21:16 GMT -7 Mar 7, 2010 22:36:24 GMT -7 docg1966c10 said: is the same said for a 77? (swapped in a 66 c10 that is) No, 73 was the major change dimensions are all different, even the wheelbase is different!...

kieth New Member Posts: 13	does a 82 C10 rear axle fit under a 66 C10 Dec 6, 2010 16:29:45 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kieth on Dec 6, 2010 16:29:45 GMT -7 I was just trying to use the 5 lug axle from a 73 and replace my 6 lub axles, the 73 is 3/4" per side longer.....no joy......I am now drilling the 6 lug 66 axles and converting them to 5X5....

Shoutbox

sunshinechevy66: Hello

anyone know if its possible to turn my c10 into 4x4 ? Aug 30, 2014 17:43:41 GMT -7

jakerc20: does anyone know where i can get a rolling frame for a 64 c10 in tucson az Sept 9, 2014 11:04:39 GMT -7

builder: Any one know if Toyota 6 lug late model truck, 4runner or fj cruiser rims will fit on a stock 64-65 or 66 chevy c10 wheel? the bolt pattern seems the same, the center hole is my unknown. i am talking about some stock take off 17 inch Toyota truck rims. Dec 6, 2014 19:58:50 GMT -7

builder: pantano and golf links a dude is parting out oneyou will see it in his front yard between golflinks and escalante. for you jaker20 im restoring a66 in tucson. Dec 6, 2014 20:02:29 GMT -7

partridge1962: I'm new here and trying to figure out my way around. I have a 1962 C10 long bed with a 355 engine with original rear end. I want to change the rearend to something very low around 3:08----ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR ME? Mar 28, 2015 6:51:03 GMT -7

partridge1962: well 3:08 is very high not low my fault Mar 28, 2015 6:51:54 GMT -7

marcusarobins: Antone have any 60-66 front fenders that arent rusted? May 26, 2015 20:42:10 GMT -7

Dave Young: If you haven't already, check out the Facebook group page. It has nearly 10 times the amount of members and is easier to follow up with. It's a great group with very helpful members. I highly recommend it. Feb 24, 2016 11:21:28 GMT -7

Dave Young: www.facebook.com/groups/6066chevytrucks/ Feb 24, 2016 11:22:01 GMT -7

crabman19: that would be great Dave if I was on Facebook, but I'm not..... Mar 25, 2016 17:29:11 GMT -7

blackdog: Wondering if anyone has replaced the Munci SM40 4 speed manual with a more modern manual tranny that had overdrive? I plan to install a 5.3L into my 1966 C20 and was wondering if I should do a tranny upgrade at the same time. What makes sense - Thanks Dec 16, 2016 6:47:56 GMT -7

treyweb26: New to the forum and beginning a resto on a 66 C10 Fleetside. Excited about the challenge and eager to get to work on it. Advice is appreciated as to whether do I rebuild the orginal 283 or drop a 350 crate, switching to 5-lug and keeping it a long bed. Jun 4, 2017 21:35:59 GMT -7

jrsr: Does anyone know the best and most economical way change a 196666 Chevy C20 to a 5 or 6 lug wheel to lower the stance. I was looking for a C10, But ran into a great deal on a 1966 C20 with low miles Nov 7, 2017 14:14:23 GMT -7

jrsr: Or , Is it easier and better to change to rear end and the engine cradle to get the new supension Nov 7, 2017 14:15:54 GMT -7

mrisinge: Just joined. 1966 SWB, chopped 4", 454, Turbo 400, basket case. 1990 front clip, Ford 9". Will need lots of advice and tech assistance to get this bad boy back on the road. Looking forward to make this happen. Nov 30, 2017 5:44:41 GMT -7

mrisinge: Has this Forum died? Questions never get answered. Am I missing something? Jul 28, 2018 5:02:20 GMT -7

carlena: This is my first time here... Trying to post... I'm looking for some 1965 C10 Step side Truck Doors... Oct 29, 2018 10:18:16 GMT -7

cdandelivery: 60 custom cab rear axle leak.who has dealt with this? Jul 18, 2019 7:20:43 GMT -7

mahto: hi thanks for the add an I have a 64 C10 that was parked at San Diego Navel base and has roof rusted what is best to do get a new cab or weld new top on thanks Feb 21, 2020 10:15:36 GMT -7

softballman: NEED HELP TO REMOVE GAUGE CLUSTER OF 66 C10 DASH Jan 11, 2024 6:58:32 GMT -7