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06-22-2009, 02:37 PM
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72 K5 Axles
I was wondering if someone can educate me on what axles came stock with the K5. Also how can I ID my front axle its an 8 lug.
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06-22-2009, 02:59 PM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
If you front is an 8 lug, it could be a rare HD Dana 44 but is more likely a Dana 60. I believe the 44 has a casting somewhere near the pinion that says "44", and i think the most notable difference between the two is that a D60 is a full floating front axle.
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06-22-2009, 03:14 PM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
It has no casting of "44". It is also a 10 bolt.
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06-22-2009, 03:19 PM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
72K5 came with Dana44 front and GM 12bolt rear.
Take a pic and post it up = Axel ID 
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06-22-2009, 03:28 PM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
Wfe took the camera. As soon as she gets home I will post a pic. I did find a casting on it 458856 also there is a letter N over that number.
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06-22-2009, 10:04 PM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
Ok I have pictures now. Hope they help.
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06-23-2009, 02:29 AM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
That is not a D44 or a D60. Looks like just a common junkyard GM 10 bolt. Someone who knows more about axles will hopefully chime in and be able to tell you exactly what you have.
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06-23-2009, 05:53 AM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
Yup, corp. 10 bolt front axle.
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06-23-2009, 10:58 AM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
Looks like someone swapped in a GM10bolt
Most treat GM 10bolt (not sure what year they came out?) and Dana44 the same, as far as durabillity goes. 
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06-24-2009, 11:26 AM
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
I wanted to say thank you to everyone with your help on this axle.
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Re: 72 K5 Axles
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