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Critter · 12-10-2013, 05:15 PM

Thanks guys. I have considered getting a 6 lug and having axle shafts made to fit with 5 lugs but width is an issue. The 454SS axle is almost the exact same width as the 72 12 bolt I currently have. Also I know the 4x4 6 lug version is considerably wider. However I don't know exactly how wide the 6 lug 2wd version is from under a light duty 3/4 ton 2wd. I think they are the same housing/width as the 5 lug 454SS axle, but I haven't been able to confirm that.

12-10-2013, 05:15 PM	#7
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: 5 lug 14bsf axle Thanks guys. I have considered getting a 6 lug and having axle shafts made to fit with 5 lugs but width is an issue. The 454SS axle is almost the exact same width as the 72 12 bolt I currently have. Also I know the 4x4 6 lug version is considerably wider. However I don't know exactly how wide the 6 lug 2wd version is from under a light duty 3/4 ton 2wd. I think they are the same housing/width as the 5 lug 454SS axle, but I haven't been able to confirm that. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com