71 axle swap....6 lug to 5 lug

[keanevann]

I have two 71 chevy axles....one is a leaf spring rear end and one is a coil spring rear end..... The leaf has 5 lug and the coil has 6 lug..... I need 5 lugs on the coil..... I know the older rear ends are narrower but can I just swap the axles since they are the same year and everything?? I searched but i didnt find the info I was looking for.....Maybe one of you guys with some knowledge can help me out? Thanks guys!! Keane