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Madmandav · 03-09-2008, 11:58 PM

I have a '70 rear end, 6lug 30 spline. What can I get the axles from to make it a 5 lug and just swap into my housing and spiders?

Longhorn Man · 03-10-2008, 03:57 AM

You'll have to measure the wodth of the rear end. '70 was a chainge over year for the rea end width. Early '70 was narrow like the older ones, and late 70 was wider, which would match the 71 and 72 rear...which are both 5 lug.

**uncle** · 03-10-2008, 04:31 AM

If it's the wide housing,you can use 5 lug axles from 1971 to 1981 as long as it's a 12 bolt truck.

Madmandav · 03-10-2008, 07:04 PM

So what are the measurements for wide and narrow?

**uncle** · 03-10-2008, 10:19 PM

Backing plate to backing plate, narrow is around 55 1/2" and wide is aprox. 57".

Madmandav · 03-11-2008, 03:59 AM

Then I do believe mine is wide. Thanks for your help.

Madmandav · 03-17-2008, 07:56 PM

YESSSS!!!! I now have a 5 lug rear end. Got the axles from a '73. A friend of mine who has a junk yard had a couple axles sitting in a storage container for the last 10 or 15 years. $25 each.

Madmandav · 03-17-2008, 07:59 PM

Before.....

Macnasty · 03-28-2008, 02:30 AM

Newb here, I hope this isn't too repetitive but what is the best junk yard route for the short axle guys to convert to 5 lug. I'm guessing a complete housing swap.

Madmandav · 03-28-2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macnasty

Newb here, I hope this isn't too repetitive but what is the best junk yard route for the short axle guys to convert to 5 lug. I'm guessing a complete housing swap.

Maybe this thread will help
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=284535

03-09-2008, 11:58 PM	#1
Madmandav Madmandav Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 89	What axle will work? I have a '70 rear end, 6lug 30 spline. What can I get the axles from to make it a 5 lug and just swap into my housing and spiders? __________________ I must be crazy, that's what the voices in my head keep telling me. Project FROSTBITE http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=280249 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=287407 '72 Chevy longbed '70 Chevy longbed (million pieces)(FROSTBITE) '79 Monte Carlo '07 Chevy HHR '00 Yamaha V-star '05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged

03-10-2008, 03:57 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What axle will work? You'll have to measure the wodth of the rear end. '70 was a chainge over year for the rea end width. Early '70 was narrow like the older ones, and late 70 was wider, which would match the 71 and 72 rear...which are both 5 lug.

03-10-2008, 04:31 AM	#3
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: What axle will work? If it's the wide housing,you can use 5 lug axles from 1971 to 1981 as long as it's a 12 bolt truck.

03-10-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
Madmandav Madmandav Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 89	Re: What axle will work? So what are the measurements for wide and narrow? __________________ I must be crazy, that's what the voices in my head keep telling me. Project FROSTBITE http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=280249 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=287407 '72 Chevy longbed '70 Chevy longbed (million pieces)(FROSTBITE) '79 Monte Carlo '07 Chevy HHR '00 Yamaha V-star '05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged

03-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#5
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: What axle will work? Backing plate to backing plate, narrow is around 55 1/2" and wide is aprox. 57".

03-11-2008, 03:59 AM	#6
Madmandav Madmandav Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 89	Re: What axle will work? Then I do believe mine is wide. Thanks for your help. __________________ I must be crazy, that's what the voices in my head keep telling me. Project FROSTBITE http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=280249 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=287407 '72 Chevy longbed '70 Chevy longbed (million pieces)(FROSTBITE) '79 Monte Carlo '07 Chevy HHR '00 Yamaha V-star '05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged

03-17-2008, 07:56 PM	#7
Madmandav Madmandav Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 89	Re: What axle will work? YESSSS!!!! I now have a 5 lug rear end. Got the axles from a '73. A friend of mine who has a junk yard had a couple axles sitting in a storage container for the last 10 or 15 years. $25 each. Attached Images __________________ I must be crazy, that's what the voices in my head keep telling me. Project FROSTBITE http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=280249 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=287407 '72 Chevy longbed '70 Chevy longbed (million pieces)(FROSTBITE) '79 Monte Carlo '07 Chevy HHR '00 Yamaha V-star '05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged

03-17-2008, 07:59 PM	#8
Madmandav Madmandav Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 89	Re: What axle will work? Before..... Attached Images __________________ I must be crazy, that's what the voices in my head keep telling me. Project FROSTBITE http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=280249 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=287407 '72 Chevy longbed '70 Chevy longbed (million pieces)(FROSTBITE) '79 Monte Carlo '07 Chevy HHR '00 Yamaha V-star '05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged Last edited by Madmandav; 03-17-2008 at 08:01 PM.

03-28-2008, 02:30 AM	#9
Macnasty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bedford, IN Posts: 8	Re: What axle will work? Newb here, I hope this isn't too repetitive but what is the best junk yard route for the short axle guys to convert to 5 lug. I'm guessing a complete housing swap.

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