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Huck · 03-11-2004, 10:00 AM

Similar question with a twist---what about 4x4 axels? Can you swap out the 6 lug rear axel shafts with a 2x4 5 lug axel shaft--assuming they are 71-72 models? There by using a 4x4 axel on a 2x4 5 lug truck-----

03-11-2004, 10:00 AM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Similar question with a twist---what about 4x4 axels? Can you swap out the 6 lug rear axel shafts with a 2x4 5 lug axel shaft--assuming they are 71-72 models? There by using a 4x4 axel on a 2x4 5 lug truck-----