this rear axle stuff is confusing, but I have to go posi - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike C · 01-23-2021, 09:50 PM

Several companies make replacement 5 lug axle shafts and you can buy new drums. Just google for that or search on this board.

On my '69 I swapped a 71-72 housing into the truck which is 3/4" wider on each side. This additional width helped me get the wheel/tire fitment I wanted with 275 55 17 rear tire on a 17x9, 5" backspace wheel.

My truck is an unusual leaf spring, short step Chevy. If you have a fleetside truck, it is not near as critical as you have a TON of space on the inside to work with. Not so on a stepside truck.

01-23-2021, 09:50 PM	#25
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,740	Re: this rear axle stuff is confusing, but I have to go posi Several companies make replacement 5 lug axle shafts and you can buy new drums. Just google for that or search on this board. On my '69 I swapped a 71-72 housing into the truck which is 3/4" wider on each side. This additional width helped me get the wheel/tire fitment I wanted with 275 55 17 rear tire on a 17x9, 5" backspace wheel. My truck is an unusual leaf spring, short step Chevy. If you have a fleetside truck, it is not near as critical as you have a TON of space on the inside to work with. Not so on a stepside truck. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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