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Old 03-28-2015, 12:42 AM   #9
beanyard
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Re: Best 6 lug axle for AD Suburban axle swap.

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER View Post
I think they are too wide.

Only 67, 68 and 69 1/2 ton c10 and k10 will get you later model bendix style brakes, 1/2 wider wms to wms (1/4 each side) and a 1310 super common ujoint. Torch the coil mounts off, weld on some universal saddles, position the axle in the forward hole and use the 67-69 ebrake clip with a 1/4 bolt 3 inches long welded to the clip for the ebrake adapter....done
Would the same years but GMC be better because weren't they leaf suspension? Instead of coils.
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