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BIGPIMP · 01-02-2005, 05:41 PM

to convert the rear axle over to five lugs can't i replace the axles over by using an 85 axles on my 64 c/10

Tx Firefighter · 01-02-2005, 06:52 PM

No, the earlier rearends are narrower than the later ones are and the 85 would be a 10 bolt, while your 64 should be a 12 bolt.

Easiest is to get the special 5 lug axles for your rearend. Early Classic Enterprises sells them.

You could also use a whole 71 or 72 rearend in your truck, which were 5 lug originally and coil spring too. They are slightly wider, but once under the truck, you can't really tell.

01-02-2005, 05:41 PM	#1
BIGPIMP PIMPING RIDES Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SPRING,TEXAS Posts: 296	Rear Axle to convert the rear axle over to five lugs can't i replace the axles over by using an 85 axles on my 64 c/10 __________________ 1964 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1981 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1995 DODGE 1500 V6 FLEET EAST http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigasspimp/?saved=1

01-02-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	No, the earlier rearends are narrower than the later ones are and the 85 would be a 10 bolt, while your 64 should be a 12 bolt. Easiest is to get the special 5 lug axles for your rearend. Early Classic Enterprises sells them. You could also use a whole 71 or 72 rearend in your truck, which were 5 lug originally and coil spring too. They are slightly wider, but once under the truck, you can't really tell. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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