What are my axel options? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

funkytechmonkey · 03-15-2011, 08:40 PM

Here is my delima... I am converting from leaf to trailing arm. I have the rear end that came with the truck. It is a 5 lug from a 71 GMC and have no idea that gears but I know its not a posi. Since I am doing the leaf to T/A conversion I picked up a rear end, just for markup, from a 67 that is a 6 lug with 373 gears. I want to stay with the 5 lug but I'd love to keep the 67 rearend because of the gears and the mounts for the T/A. The only reason Id like to keep the 71 is for the 5 lug.

The 5 lug axels wont work in the 67 because of length...right? So what are my options? Should I just have the 6 lug redrilled for $150 or should I buy the new 5 lug axels for $250?

**ADDED
My benfit of keeping the 67 is shorter axel... I can run wider rear wheels...T/A perch is already there.
The only benefit of the 71 is the 5 lug. I still have to figure out how to mount the T/A perches.

I want to do things right the first time. I am doing a frame off and trying to make sure I build a great truck.

*Shane* · 03-15-2011, 08:45 PM

Personally, I would spring for the extra $100 and get the new axles versus drilling 40+ year old axles.

**lolife99** · 03-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Personally, I would spring for the extra $100 and get the new axles versus drilling 40+ year old axles.

x2

SCOTI · 03-16-2011, 12:52 AM

New conversion axles are a direct swap, have zero bearing wear, & are stronger than OE axles.... what is it you need to think about?

funkytechmonkey · 03-16-2011, 01:35 AM

Is this ok?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-PA5855/

Where else is a good place to get some axels??

*stich626* · 03-16-2011, 01:54 AM

moser

crazy longhorn · 03-16-2011, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Personally, I would spring for the extra $100 and get the new axles versus drilling 40+ year old axles.

X3....

crazyl

SCOTI · 03-16-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey

Is this ok?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-PA5855/

Where else is a good place to get some axels??

CPP (board supporting vendor, Jeff is a member here & our 'contact guy')
ECE
Moser

funkytechmonkey · 03-16-2011, 11:11 AM

I called moser this morning and they gave me a price for the 5 lug axels with the studs mounted and shipped for around $280. So I purchased them!!

Thanks stich!!

03-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	What are my axel options? Here is my delima... I am converting from leaf to trailing arm. I have the rear end that came with the truck. It is a 5 lug from a 71 GMC and have no idea that gears but I know its not a posi. Since I am doing the leaf to T/A conversion I picked up a rear end, just for markup, from a 67 that is a 6 lug with 373 gears. I want to stay with the 5 lug but I'd love to keep the 67 rearend because of the gears and the mounts for the T/A. The only reason Id like to keep the 71 is for the 5 lug. The 5 lug axels wont work in the 67 because of length...right? So what are my options? Should I just have the 6 lug redrilled for $150 or should I buy the new 5 lug axels for $250? *ADDED My benfit of keeping the 67 is shorter axel... I can run wider rear wheels...T/A perch is already there. The only benefit of the 71 is the 5 lug. I still have to figure out how to mount the T/A perches. I want to do things right the first time. I am doing a frame off and trying to make sure I build a great truck. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build Last edited by funkytechmonkey; 03-15-2011 at 08:52 PM.*

03-15-2011, 08:45 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What are my axel options? Personally, I would spring for the extra $100 and get the new axles versus drilling 40+ year old axles.

03-16-2011, 12:52 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: What are my axel options? New conversion axles are a direct swap, have zero bearing wear, & are stronger than OE axles.... what is it you need to think about? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#5
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: What are my axel options? Is this ok? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-PA5855/ Where else is a good place to get some axels?? __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-16-2011, 01:54 AM	#6
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: What are my axel options? moser

03-16-2011, 11:11 AM	#9
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: What are my axel options? I called moser this morning and they gave me a price for the 5 lug axels with the studs mounted and shipped for around $280. So I purchased them!! Thanks stich!! __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build



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