Front axle swap, what bolts in????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigo181979 · 05-16-2008, 04:15 AM

Ok I have a complete pull out drive train, motor tranny and t-case out of an 04 chevy 2500 I am working on putting into my 70 k5 blazer. So i am looking at putting a ford front axel in since it has the drivers side pinion and I will be converting to crossover steering.

Will a dana 50 or 60 from a 97 ford f-350 bolt in or will i have to do some mods to get it in their???

Or what does bolt right in, and remember it has to have the pinion on the drivers side?

Any other Ideas??

bigo181979 · 05-16-2008, 04:26 PM

Any one????

**jerry moss** · 05-16-2008, 04:44 PM

i don't know of anything that will bolt in with no mods but as far as i know a f-350 is a fairly easy swap, my neighbor bolted an early f-350 axle under his suburban frame which is under a jeep cherokee body. he's using a driver side drop 205 t-case from a ford.

BlueJeep · 05-16-2008, 07:52 PM

Your best bet is a '70's ford front axle, because starting in the 80's they changed the frame to be wider and you'd have to re-mount your leaf springs out wider to do this. A 70's leaf sprung front axle should bolt right in.

05-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#1
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Front axle swap, what bolts in????? Ok I have a complete pull out drive train, motor tranny and t-case out of an 04 chevy 2500 I am working on putting into my 70 k5 blazer. So i am looking at putting a ford front axel in since it has the drivers side pinion and I will be converting to crossover steering. Will a dana 50 or 60 from a 97 ford f-350 bolt in or will i have to do some mods to get it in their??? Or what does bolt right in, and remember it has to have the pinion on the drivers side? Any other Ideas??

05-16-2008, 04:26 PM	#2
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: Front axle swap, what bolts in????? Any one???? Last edited by bigo181979; 05-16-2008 at 04:26 PM.

05-16-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,873	Re: Front axle swap, what bolts in????? i don't know of anything that will bolt in with no mods but as far as i know a f-350 is a fairly easy swap, my neighbor bolted an early f-350 axle under his suburban frame which is under a jeep cherokee body. he's using a driver side drop 205 t-case from a ford. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#4
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Front axle swap, what bolts in????? Your best bet is a '70's ford front axle, because starting in the 80's they changed the frame to be wider and you'd have to re-mount your leaf springs out wider to do this. A 70's leaf sprung front axle should bolt right in.



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