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**907burb** · 03-23-2024, 01:41 PM

I recently did the axle swap on my 68 Burb (K10). I struggled with what axles to go with as well. I got a Dana 60 front and 14 bolt FF rear (4:10 gears). I got the one ton axles so brakes are MUCH improved over the older axles (13 inch drums on back). I rebuilt the front axles and had a Yukon limited slip in the rear. In addition parts are much easier to get locally for the newer axles. Drums for the HO52 are difficult to find, no aftermarket lockers. I got the brake setup and power steering from a 72 K20. I also put new brake line kit from the 72 K20. One problem was mounting the power steering box to the flat frame. It was a good bit of work but love the setup and the local drive train shop will work on the axles and can get parts. The new axles are wider and both are the same width which I think look much better! My vote is go with newer axles.

03-23-2024, 01:41 PM	#3
907burb Active Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 196	Re: Swap HO52 4.56 for Dana 4.10 or HO52 4.10??? I recently did the axle swap on my 68 Burb (K10). I struggled with what axles to go with as well. I got a Dana 60 front and 14 bolt FF rear (4:10 gears). I got the one ton axles so brakes are MUCH improved over the older axles (13 inch drums on back). I rebuilt the front axles and had a Yukon limited slip in the rear. In addition parts are much easier to get locally for the newer axles. Drums for the HO52 are difficult to find, no aftermarket lockers. I got the brake setup and power steering from a 72 K20. I also put new brake line kit from the 72 K20. One problem was mounting the power steering box to the flat frame. It was a good bit of work but love the setup and the local drive train shop will work on the axles and can get parts. The new axles are wider and both are the same width which I think look much better! My vote is go with newer axles.