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XYZsniper · 06-15-2013, 04:46 PM

My 53 project came with a new 3" drop axle made by premier streetrods and sold by speedway as well. Now that I'm ready to get this thing to roller status, I find the axle is really for a 55-59 truck.
Should I try to shorten it by removing a section in the middle, drill for plug welds and add a piece of solid round stock to the inside diameter?
This is supposed to be a budget build but the fact that they make one for my year truck leaves me scratching my head. Why didn't they just buy the correct one for it?

06-15-2013, 04:46 PM	#1
XYZsniper Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: CT Posts: 15	Drop axle woes My 53 project came with a new 3" drop axle made by premier streetrods and sold by speedway as well. Now that I'm ready to get this thing to roller status, I find the axle is really for a 55-59 truck. Should I try to shorten it by removing a section in the middle, drill for plug welds and add a piece of solid round stock to the inside diameter? This is supposed to be a budget build but the fact that they make one for my year truck leaves me scratching my head. Why didn't they just buy the correct one for it?



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