The width is an exact match, but brakes are later style. You will probably
need new parking brake cables. Spring perches differ as well. Lower shock
mounts will need some fabrication. This is not a bolt-in but major
dimensions are the same - If you were thinking about new springs this would
be a good time to do it.
Jack / Winter Park FL
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen <slb1@humboldt1.com>
To: Chevy Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 1:02 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Rear axle swap 57 to 50
>Hello all,
>
>I am looking forward to moving the 261 and 3-speed overdrive transmission
>from my '58 Fleetside to my '50 Suburban. I fellow lister has offered me
>the entire rear axle from a '57 Stepside. Will this axle work as an open
>driveline conversion? Is it the correct width or will it need to be
>modified?
>
>TIA,
>
>Stephen
>'50 Suburban
>'58 Fleetside 3200
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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