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When did Chevy start using Dana axles for 4 wheel drive?

When did Chevy start using Dana axles for 4 wheel drive?

3/ 4ton (K10 & K20) Four Wheel Drive vehicles. These axles have been used optionally in production with Dana design axles from 1977 thru 1980. Positive identification of the Corporation (Chevrolet) axle versus the Dana axle is necessary for proper selection and ordering of service replacement parts.

When did Chevy start making front drive axles?

AXLE IDENTIFICATION Chevrolet began the manufacture of their own design Front Drive Axles for use on 1/ 2and 3/ 4ton (K10 & K20) Four Wheel Drive vehicles. These axles have been used optionally in production with Dana design axles from 1977 thru 1980.

When did GMC start using 14 bolt axles?

For decades, Chevy and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs came equipped with a 14 bolt axle. Between 1973 and 2000, a few 14 bolt axle variations were produced.

What was the maximum weight of a Chevy C20?

The C10 was no lightweight, capable of hauling anywhere between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds easily depending on which engine and other options you selected. But the C20 could haul significantly more. In 1962, the two C10 options had a maximum payload capacity of 1,500 pounds for the Fleetside model and 1,550 pounds for the Stepside.

When did Chevy start using Dana axles in cars?

These axles have been used optionally in production with Dana design axles from 1977 thru 1980. Positive identification of the Corporation (Chevrolet) axle versus the Dana axle is necessary for proper selection and ordering of service replacement parts.

What kind of rear axle does a Chevy pick up have?

Not all vehicles are set up the same, even though they may be the same make and model. A Chevy 1/2 ton pick-up may have a Chevy 10 bolt rear axle or a 12 bolt rear axle. Both of these are semi-floating axles. A Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up may have a 14 bolt semi-float rear axle or a 14 bolt full-floating axle.

What are the features of a Chevy C20?

The C20 was available with custom camper equipment, which included 7.50” x 16” tires, auxiliary rear springs, heavy-duty rear shock absorbers, front stabilizer bar, and a host of other less-performance enhancing features like a chromed front bumper and hubcaps. The C20 moved to using a full floating suspension this year as well.

The C10 was no lightweight, capable of hauling anywhere between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds easily depending on which engine and other options you selected. But the C20 could haul significantly more. In 1962, the two C10 options had a maximum payload capacity of 1,500 pounds for the Fleetside model and 1,550 pounds for the Stepside.

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