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Re: this rear axle stuff is confusing, but I have to go posi
Several companies make replacement 5 lug axle shafts and you can buy new drums. Just google for that or search on this board.
On my '69 I swapped a 71-72 housing into the truck which is 3/4" wider on each side. This additional width helped me get the wheel/tire fitment I wanted with 275 55 17 rear tire on a 17x9, 5" backspace wheel.
My truck is an unusual leaf spring, short step Chevy. If you have a fleetside truck, it is not near as critical as you have a TON of space on the inside to work with. Not so on a stepside truck.
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44 Willys MB
52 M38A1
64 Corvette Coupe
68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700
69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110
69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop
72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's
02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax
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