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71stub · 03-28-2012, 10:46 AM

I have a 1958 Shortbed Fleetside that I'm updating. I was planning on using an 88-98 2WD rear axle because I had it around and its a 3.42 limited slip. But it looks like it will be too wide... Anybody else tried one of these before? It looks like I'll be looking for a 70-81 Camaro/Firebird rear axle. Does anybody have any other suggestions? Has anybody used the 57-72 Ford pickup 9" and redrilled the axles to get rid of the 5.5" bolt pattern? Thanks

03-28-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Task Force (55-59) Rear Axle Swap Question I have a 1958 Shortbed Fleetside that I'm updating. I was planning on using an 88-98 2WD rear axle because I had it around and its a 3.42 limited slip. But it looks like it will be too wide... Anybody else tried one of these before? It looks like I'll be looking for a 70-81 Camaro/Firebird rear axle. Does anybody have any other suggestions? Has anybody used the 57-72 Ford pickup 9" and redrilled the axles to get rid of the 5.5" bolt pattern? Thanks __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd



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