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Old 03-05-2016, 09:17 PM   #4
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Re: rear end swap

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Originally Posted by Clyde65 View Post
71 12 bolt will be 5 lug not 6.

You will need to have the same length axles and spline count as well

You can just have the 6 lug axles redrilled.
'71 4x4 12 bolt will be 6 lug. Not sure if the 4x4 axle is wider or not, but '73+ it is.
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