2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission FYI cab & chassis dana 80 swapped in place of srw 70

[2broke2smoke]

for anyone interested

swapped a '96 c/c 80 in place of an '01 drum braked 70



shortened driveshaft 1 3/16" (can't remember who gave me that #, but thanks)

had to get 4" u-bolts ... i used 3rd gen top plates and round u bolts ... cleaner look

had to cut and reweld the pass side shock mount to front of axle ... ah la '01



now for the biggie ...



the cab and chassis 80 is two inches NARROWER than the '01 drum braked 70 ... narrower where the tires mount ... ie; the tires sit IN 1 inch closer to the springs ...



everyone told me it would be 1 inch wider and with a dually from a truck with a bed it would be ...



i was pleasantly suprised as i will be getting a set of 33x12. 50's when the third gen stockers wear out



and everyone warned that 2nd gen aluminum rims wouldn't fit ... but there is alot of room between THESE drums and the 17 inch third gen rims i'm running



1 hour to take 70 out ...



4 hours back in ...



worthwhile saturday project ...

 

[Cooker]

I'm glad to hear your project turned out well. I'm surprised the rear end was narrower and also to hear the second gen alloy wheels fit over the drums without problems

 

[2broke2smoke]

sorry for the misleading statement Cooker ... i'm running third gen rims ... i've edited the post above



haven't tried the second gen alloys yet ... buddy has a spare set that we're gonna try the next time he comes over ... days or weeks who knows ...



but as soon as i get the chance i'll post the results

 

[Cooker]

I would not have doubted the 3rd gen wheels would fit. As you mention the 17" wheels offer alot of room over the drums. The 16" 2nd gen alloys wheels might be a little different.

 

[2broke2smoke]

for what it's worth at their nearest point to the drums there is over an inch of clearance