4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mx jim · 10-25-2005, 10:40 PM

I Have a 70 chevy 4x4 with 12 bolt and 4:10s. I wanted to get a new rear end because mine is going bad, but i was woundering if the rear end out of a 2wd is the same as the rear end out of the 4x4?? Also can i get a 5 lug rear end and take the axels out and put my six lug axels in it? Thanks for all the help james

b454rat · 10-26-2005, 05:09 PM

The rear out of the same year 2wd won't work, as they have coils instead of leaves. But you could weld some perches on it, and the axle shafts will interchange.

BIGCHEVYMAN · 10-26-2005, 06:04 PM

yes you can take the 5 lug axels out and put your six lug axels in. the internals are the same. pay attention to the brake backing plates, you may need to change those also.

mx jim · 10-26-2005, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the info. Ya i don't mind making the rear end fit. I have welders and mills and laiths, so making it fit is no problem. its just finding on with 4:10s and the right price. The rear end that is in the truck now is out of a 76 truck wich i had to cut the brackets to make it fit. THANKS

Americanrider · 10-27-2005, 12:49 PM

Try shopping on Pirate 4x4 boards, be sure to post your width of spring perches and ratio needed. They have a large member base in Cali and everyone there wants to unload 1/2 ton stuff cheap. They are all into 3/4 and 1 tons for trails & rocks. Good Luck!

10-25-2005, 10:40 PM	#1
mx jim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: agua dulce CA USA Posts: 35	4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? I Have a 70 chevy 4x4 with 12 bolt and 4:10s. I wanted to get a new rear end because mine is going bad, but i was woundering if the rear end out of a 2wd is the same as the rear end out of the 4x4?? Also can i get a 5 lug rear end and take the axels out and put my six lug axels in it? Thanks for all the help james __________________ mxjim 1970 chevy 4x4, 400 small block, 4" pro comp lift, with 35s.

10-26-2005, 05:09 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: 4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? The rear out of the same year 2wd won't work, as they have coils instead of leaves. But you could weld some perches on it, and the axle shafts will interchange. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

10-26-2005, 06:04 PM	#3
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: 4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? yes you can take the 5 lug axels out and put your six lug axels in. the internals are the same. pay attention to the brake backing plates, you may need to change those also.

10-26-2005, 11:23 PM	#4
mx jim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: agua dulce CA USA Posts: 35	Re: 4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? Thanks for the info. Ya i don't mind making the rear end fit. I have welders and mills and laiths, so making it fit is no problem. its just finding on with 4:10s and the right price. The rear end that is in the truck now is out of a 76 truck wich i had to cut the brackets to make it fit. THANKS __________________ mxjim 1970 chevy 4x4, 400 small block, 4" pro comp lift, with 35s.

10-27-2005, 12:49 PM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 4x4 12 bolt rear end, same as 2wd rear end??? Try shopping on Pirate 4x4 boards, be sure to post your width of spring perches and ratio needed. They have a large member base in Cali and everyone there wants to unload 1/2 ton stuff cheap. They are all into 3/4 and 1 tons for trails & rocks. Good Luck!



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