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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Lone Star State
Posts: 19
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Axle swap...
I'll be swapping axles on my truck this weekend. Was wondering how hard this is? Anybody have any basic instructions, do and don'ts of doing this. I will be swapping in a set of 5 lug axles for the six lugs....
Thanks,,,,,Rob |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Posts: 916
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Re: Axle swap...
I pulled a diff carrier once (almost 20 years ago) and should be the same steps.
Axle length changed sometime in 1970. Newer trucks were about 1/2" longer each side. There is a post about using newer 5 lug in older axle housings. I saw it a few weeks ago but now can't find it. Basically: 1. Make sure the truck is secure on jack stands. Double check (safety first). 2. Obviously wheels and drums have to come off. May have to knock out a plug in the backing plate to back off the brake shoes if there is a groove in the drums. 3. Drainpan under diff cover and drain fluid/take off. 4. Remove cross shaft bolt and cross shaft. 5. Push the axles inward for access to the c-clip. It may fall out if you rotate the axle or you may need a partner to help it out. Hope I didn't forget anything. Edit: I did forget that you install in the reverse order. Should recommend replacing at least the seals and probably the bearings while you have the axles out. Last edited by 71tahoe; 05-17-2007 at 12:47 PM. |
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