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[GSMITH]

54 Chev P/U 3/4 ton - trying to get away from the stock rims. Will the bolt on steering arm from a '56 1/2 ton fit to the stock 54 3/4 ton spindles ? Hopefully to allow room for rims.

 

[ccharr]

Welcome aboard enjoy your ride while here, Got fotos? Not sure if your question on parts working with your 54 but 8 lug rims are out there what are you looking for?
Again Welcome aboard,
Charles

 

[GSMITH]

Hi, This 54 3/4 ton was built originally to use split rims. The 8 lug rims that are not split rims rub on the tie rod. I want to know if the steering arms from a 56 1/2 ton that bolt on to the spindle will fit to the 3/4 ton spindle ? Thanks Guy

 

[Zig]

If I remember, F@#D 8 lug rims fit these old 8 lug drums. ?

Or you could just find an old 1/2 ton axle and bolt it on in place of that 8 lug thing that finding parts for is, well... not easy?

Welcome, BTW! Pictures of your truck?

 

[ccharr]

Rims

As you can see in these photos the rims are out there my truck is a 1 ton. Stock front and a shortened 78 1 ton on the rear.

 

[GSMITH]

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If I remember, F@#D 8 lug rims fit these old 8 lug drums. ?

Or you could just find an old 1/2 ton axle and bolt it on in place of that 8 lug thing that finding parts for is, well... not easy?

Welcome, BTW! Pictures of your truck?

Thanks for the reply. I have the axel for a 1/2 ton, but it looks like if I just change out the bolt on steering arm that bolts to the spindle (the tie rod connects to) would allow (and use the 1/2 ton tie rod) the needed room for the 8 lug wheel without the split rim.
Do you know if that will work?
Thanks, Guy

 

[vwnate1]

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Anyone ? anyone ?

Bueller ?

 

[TruckPoor]

No, the steering arm from a 1/2 wont work on a 3/4 ton spindle. The bolt holes are narrower on the 1/2 ton arm. Chris