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08-27-2009, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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axle length question
I ususally hang out on the 67-72 board but I have a question about axle lengths. I plan on putting a 12 bolt from an 81 GMC into my 69 and want to keep the 6 lug pattern. I noticed that 2wd axles are 1/32 longer 31-5/16 vs 31-9/32 for 4wd 6 lug. Will this make a difference? and are the axle housings different between 1/2 2wd and 4wd?
I have the pads to weld on the axle housing but not sure about the insides. Just want to make sure I am not dropping $$ into something that won't work. Thanks for any info.
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08-27-2009, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: axle length question
As long as the spline count is the same, I can't see where .03125" is going to matter.
And, you may have just been using the same type of stretchable tape measure that I used the other night!
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08-27-2009, 02:13 PM | #4 |
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Re: axle length question
Thanks. Didn't think it would make a difference but when I went to order they showed different lengths.
I can relate to the stretchable tape, I have issue whether I am looking at it upside down or sideways
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08-27-2009, 04:37 PM | #5 |
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Re: axle length question
12 bolt 4WD axles will interchange with the 2WD ones. Just grab the drums, too.
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