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Re: Will it work or not?(axle swap)
I hope you don't mind bit I took the liberty of editing this important point that was overlooked in the originals tatement . . ....
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Originally Posted by gringoloco
....You can also make the late axles work in the early housing by using a backing plate spacer or the HD brakes wider drum. This all hinges on how your particular axles are cut, as there may not be a good sealing surface to mate with the outer seals. You should also consider the effect of leverage, as the axles are now sticking out of the housing an additional 3/4". While it may seem minor, you never know what stress it may cause on the 39yr old axles- remember, the weight of the truck is riding on those outer bearings...
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New replacement axles are typically 30% stronger that those original axles. That & they're . . ......... new  .
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Last edited by SCOTI; 01-21-2009 at 10:20 PM.
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