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gcburdic · 12-16-2009, 10:16 PM

Will an 80's 2wd axle fit in my 67 frame?? Will the axle be too wide or narrow?
Found one for $75.... lug 3.73....not sure ifit's posi...is that a good deal??

Thanks for any help

**N2TRUX** · 12-16-2009, 10:26 PM

It will work, but it's not a "bolt in". Your axle is set up for coil spring and trailing arms. The 80's axle will be leaf spring. Beyond that it is 1.5" wider.

If you can pull the cover to inspect it, and everything looks good, then yes that's a good price. A locking dif would be bonus points.

What is the condition of your rear end? If your just looking to go 5 lug, then consider the ECE conversion axles. Take a look at this thread for more details- LINK

gcburdic · 12-16-2009, 11:40 PM

Thanks N2Trux....that other post is a really good one too (I started it!!!

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here's a picture the guy sent me.....what are those brackets on the bottom of the axle tubes??

**N2TRUX** · 12-17-2009, 01:02 AM

Sorry, didn't note that you were the OP in that thread. Just remembered some similiar questions being asked and answered.

Those are lower shock mounts.

12-16-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	80's rear axle Will an 80's 2wd axle fit in my 67 frame?? Will the axle be too wide or narrow? Found one for $75.... lug 3.73....not sure ifit's posi...is that a good deal?? Thanks for any help __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-16-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 80's rear axle It will work, but it's not a "bolt in". Your axle is set up for coil spring and trailing arms. The 80's axle will be leaf spring. Beyond that it is 1.5" wider. If you can pull the cover to inspect it, and everything looks good, then yes that's a good price. A locking dif would be bonus points. What is the condition of your rear end? If your just looking to go 5 lug, then consider the ECE conversion axles. Take a look at this thread for more details- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-16-2009 at 10:28 PM.

12-16-2009, 11:40 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: 80's rear axle Thanks N2Trux....that other post is a really good one too (I started it!!!) here's a picture the guy sent me.....what are those brackets on the bottom of the axle tubes?? Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 12-16-2009 at 11:42 PM.

12-17-2009, 01:02 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 80's rear axle Sorry, didn't note that you were the OP in that thread. Just remembered some similiar questions being asked and answered. Those are lower shock mounts. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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