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Old 03-27-2013, 09:09 AM   #1
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Cool rear axel

Need some help identifying the rear end I need. I have a 65 Burb and want to convert to 5 bolt axels. Does the rear end I need come in 70-72 trucks??
I want the same width rear end as I currently haven but with 5 bolt axels.

ANy help??
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Old 03-27-2013, 10:31 AM   #2
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Re: rear axel

Hello,
There is several threads about this,
I googled it and found this,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456299


I have my 62 c10 axles redrilled because it isnt so easy to find 5 lug axles to put in. I payed $140 for both axles.
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:57 PM   #3
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Re: rear axel

I just did this conversion, I ordered my axles from Summit's eBay site for $270.00 with free shipping. I also changed the ring and pinion which I ordered from RMS Drivetrain. You would need drums w/the 5 lug pattern if you go this route. Summits part number is MSR-A3065GMT5, these are Moser axles. If you don't change the anything but axles it's a breeze just pull the c clips remove and put in the new ones.
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Old 03-27-2013, 01:08 PM   #4
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Cool Re: rear axel

Thanx for all the info. Very helpfull
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Old 03-27-2013, 04:08 PM   #5
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Re: rear axel

I had mine redrilled as well, they will also have to turn the center hub down so the brake drums for 5 lugs will fit. here is a link to a picture::::

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...4686&k=8bbRfcq
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Old 03-27-2013, 07:36 PM   #6
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Re: rear axel

The 70-72 axle will bolt right in to your truck...only thing is it is 1.5 inches wider. On my truck it was more work because 62 axles have different perch-track arm spots.welded new ones on and bolted it in,and swapped the front crossmember from same parts truck with disc brakes. The reason i didn't just drill my axle shafts was i wanted a better gear ratio and the newer style axle.
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