axle swap: reuse hardware? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shelby987 · 05-01-2006, 03:13 PM

I will be pulling and replacing my front axle hopefully this week (still trying to find a replacement). When I do, can I reuse my old mounting hardware such as the u-bolts, and nuts, or should I go all new, or just new grade 8 nuts?

Thanks

Joe67 · 05-01-2006, 03:28 PM

If your old hardware is in nice shape, there is nothing wrong with re-using it.
New is usually the best route, but you'll be fine

05-01-2006, 03:13 PM	#1
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	axle swap: reuse hardware? I will be pulling and replacing my front axle hopefully this week (still trying to find a replacement). When I do, can I reuse my old mounting hardware such as the u-bolts, and nuts, or should I go all new, or just new grade 8 nuts? Thanks __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

05-01-2006, 03:28 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: axle swap: reuse hardware? If your old hardware is in nice shape, there is nothing wrong with re-using it. New is usually the best route, but you'll be fine __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

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