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hgs_notes · 05-28-2007, 08:48 AM

I have a junkyard 72 Jimmy that I'm attempting to make road worthy again. It's missing all of the drive line accept the axles. I came across a 1990 K5 that was being sold for parts (fire damage, back end) and was wondering if that would swap out without too much trouble. Are these still solid axle fronts? What kind of transfer case did they have? It has the 700r4 tranny and a 350 engine. I figure the drive shafts would not work, but I could maybe swap out the axles too if they have posi, etc. What is the wheel base on the 90 K5?

Would I be better off swapping the old body to the newer frame?

Any info is appreciated.
HG

05-28-2007, 08:48 AM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	1990 K5 to 1972 K5 I have a junkyard 72 Jimmy that I'm attempting to make road worthy again. It's missing all of the drive line accept the axles. I came across a 1990 K5 that was being sold for parts (fire damage, back end) and was wondering if that would swap out without too much trouble. Are these still solid axle fronts? What kind of transfer case did they have? It has the 700r4 tranny and a 350 engine. I figure the drive shafts would not work, but I could maybe swap out the axles too if they have posi, etc. What is the wheel base on the 90 K5? Would I be better off swapping the old body to the newer frame? Any info is appreciated. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 05-28-2007 at 09:26 AM.



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