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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Buffalo MN
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rear axle help
i am trying to find out what year the axle in my 68 k10 so i can make the decision to replace or repair, the previous owner ripped out all of the brakes in the rear drums
here is a pic of the back of the axle ![]() on the drivers side of the pumpkin it says gm81 on the passenger side it shows this ![]() any help would be greatly apreicated thanks nate
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Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom) |
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![]() Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Laramie, WY
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Re: rear axle help
Looks to be a GM 12 bolt.
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Re: rear axle help
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I think all the 12 bolts (truck) used the same brakes. |
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Re: rear axle help
thanks, i think i may have had my decision made for me, i got a message on the machine saying if you want it come and get it about a 79 4x4 pickup, im thinking im just gonna end up swaping out both of my axles for the ones from that truck or a different70's 80's truck maybe some dana 44 or 60's if im lukky
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Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom) |
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