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MotorSeven · 09-25-2008, 08:46 AM

I did the same swap, '68 to '72 axles. They '72's are longer, but the bearing surface is also longer so it mates with the bearing no problem. I think that the bearing surface is the more important than a little extra length. Anyway, i am running them as is, but haven't had a chance to put alot of miles on to test the theory. I'll see if i can find the pic of the two axles side by side i posted here a year or so ago.

RD

Here it is: '72 on left...
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09-25-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug swap I did the same swap, '68 to '72 axles. They '72's are longer, but the bearing surface is also longer so it mates with the bearing no problem. I think that the bearing surface is the more important than a little extra length. Anyway, i am running them as is, but haven't had a chance to put alot of miles on to test the theory. I'll see if i can find the pic of the two axles side by side i posted here a year or so ago. RD Here it is: '72 on left... [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by MotorSeven; 09-25-2008 at 08:55 AM.