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Old 02-10-2017, 12:39 PM   #2
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Re: Rear End Swap to 5 Lug

The later model rear end will need the leaf spring pads replaced with the correct ones for trailing arms on your '61. It will also be about 1.5" wider from WMS to WMS. I am not sure about the U-Joint on the factory '61 rear being the same as the later model.
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