9C1 axle swap for 5 lug swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmcmahon · 04-13-2004, 01:15 PM

Has anyone ever used a 10 bolt axle out of a 9C1 Caprice on their truck before? I am planning on converting my '69 to five lug and was thinking of options on how to change the rear axle to 5 lug. I have seen axles for old cop cars pretty cheap, they have posi diff, they already have the 5 on 5 lug pattern, and rear disc brakes. I believe that they are a little narrower then my current axle but the saving of already having rear disc brakes and a posi diff I think is worth the work to install it in my rear coil spring truck. I have also heard that these axles are pretty strong so that shouldn't be anything to worry about in my half ton. Any one have an opinion on this?

04-13-2004, 01:15 PM	#1
jmcmahon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hemlock, MI Posts: 15	9C1 axle swap for 5 lug swap Has anyone ever used a 10 bolt axle out of a 9C1 Caprice on their truck before? I am planning on converting my '69 to five lug and was thinking of options on how to change the rear axle to 5 lug. I have seen axles for old cop cars pretty cheap, they have posi diff, they already have the 5 on 5 lug pattern, and rear disc brakes. I believe that they are a little narrower then my current axle but the saving of already having rear disc brakes and a posi diff I think is worth the work to install it in my rear coil spring truck. I have also heard that these axles are pretty strong so that shouldn't be anything to worry about in my half ton. Any one have an opinion on this?



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