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Jrgunn5150
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My dad had a K20 he converted back in the 80's, I don't know any of the specifics, but you could turn the lockouts without tools. Until one of them broke and he just rode around with all the parts in the gloves box and assembled the hub whenever he wanted 4x4 lo.
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so if your stock spring perches are like that, your chassis was originally a srw 1 ton? what about CUCV trucks? did they come with the same setup?
this is my setup, so I guess I technically have a srw 1 ton chassis...
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The easiest way to tell at a glance is the shock location. 1 tons are inboard of the frame rails. They are also staggered in the opposite direction as 1/2 and 3/4 tons.
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yes the shocks are just inside the frame rails...
guess I have a k30...maybe kinda
makes sense with the CUCV rating at 5/4 ton
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Wow, thanks guys, a whole mouth full of info. I've seen the Arrowcraft kits on the net but they are quite pricey. I was hoping to find good used parts. Is the price of $300 for the spacers for K20 or K30 spacers? I think I'll be able to fabricate different rear spring hangers.
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The spacers should fit either axle, since they just bolt onto the factory wheel studs. When GM built a DRW truck, the "spacer" was cast right into the hub. Nowadays, the OEM's just use spacers.
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Your k30 should already have the correct hangers.
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Thanks for all the input, much appreciated. Any ideas where I can maybe find used spacers as well as used wheels and fenders. Unfortunately the exchange rate of the US$ versus ZAR is not in my favour at R14/$ and I need to try and save where I can especially because I have to still ship it halfway around the world as well. There must be squarebody junkyards around that you knowledgeable guys can recommend.
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Ive got 6 dually rims tires are pretty much junk id sell them but probably gonna cost an arm and a leg to ship...
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What would you take for them?
Where are you located?
What do you think it would cost to ship them to Florida for me?
Can you please email me pics to [email protected]
Where are you located?
What do you think it would cost to ship them to Florida for me?
Can you please email me pics to [email protected]
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Just FYI, Fastenal does pretty reasonable shipping. Guy who bought my 406 used them and they sent it to Atlanta for like 140 bucks or something.
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See this is where we get big chips plane! Lol! Ill tell you what ill roll them south and hope they make it...its all down hill right?
Honky Kong jr
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Lol I’m reserving that service for my Zonkey. ain’t that right @Big Chip ?
