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Old 09-22-2008, 10:15 PM   #1
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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
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Old 09-22-2008, 10:19 PM   #2
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Re: rear axle help

Looks to be a GM 12 bolt.
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Old 09-22-2008, 10:58 PM   #3
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Re: rear axle help

x2
I think all the 12 bolts (truck) used the same brakes.
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Old 09-22-2008, 11:23 PM   #4
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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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1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)
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