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Old 11-11-2012, 01:27 AM   #3
nickv6266
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Re: 71 K10 SWB what axles

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Originally Posted by argonaut View Post
Nick,
It depends on what motor you are going to use. In stock form a big block has more torque at lower rpm, so you can get away with shorter gears in your diff (3:73 for example) with those 35s. But if you have a stockish 350, then you'd probably be better suited with at least some 4.11 gears. You won't like your freeway rpms or your mileage. And the big heavy tires won't be doing you any favors there.
So let us know the details on your motor.

One question I had was why are you taking the 3/4 ton axles out?
Im not dead set on taking them out I just really like the looks of these trucks with stock rally wheels. I guess if I found some wheels that looked ok with the 8 lug I may keep it like it is. Only 8 lug wheels i like are the 16.5x9.75 but those things are hard to come by.
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