8 lug convert or leave it?

[exmonkeypunk]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

You do not have a 10 bolt. There may be 10 bolts holding the rear cover on, but that does not define a "10 bolt." A "10 bolt" is a GM 10 bolt 5 lug 1/2 ton axle and it is the weak sister to the GM 12 bolt. No 3/4 ton axle is a "10 bolt."

The Dana 60 has 10 bolt on the rear cover but is far, far stronger than a little 10 bolt. If you have a Dana 60, it has resale value. The rear drive shaft should stay with the Dana as it is the correct length.

I do not recall how many bolts ore on the Eaton rear inspection cover, but the front of an Eaton is bolted on also like a ford 9" diff. The drums may have resale value if they are in good shape. Same goes for the third member.

See my previous post about drive shaft lengths.

My mistake. I'm new to rear axle identification. How do i know what i have?
I figured the bulky ends would be a dead giveaway.