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Old 12-03-2010, 07:19 PM   #1
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differential housing switch

could i switch my 71 chevy differential housing with leaf springs, with one from a 79 chevy? both trucks have 5 bolt wheels.
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Old 12-03-2010, 08:04 PM   #2
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Re: differential housing switch

use a tapemeasure and see what the spacing is on the leaf mounting pads, also overall width
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Old 12-03-2010, 09:11 PM   #3
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Re: differential housing switch

I think the spacing is a little narrower on the 79, I think the leaves are wider too. You could do it but prolly need to weld new saddles on.
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Re: differential housing switch

Oh and the shock mounts are different too.
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Old 12-03-2010, 09:46 PM   #5
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Re: differential housing switch

Same width, different pad spacing, and shock mount location.
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