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denny5625 · 10-10-2011, 10:21 PM

I'm new to the 4 x 4 scene although I own a couple of 1972 4 x 4 Blazers. I just bought a rolling chassis with a 8" lift and 3/4 ton running gear. I don't like the looks of the different offset from the front end and rear end. My question is there any front (what do you call it?) axle that is the same width as the rear that I could put on it that would bolt on? Thanks for any help.

ryanroo · 10-10-2011, 10:40 PM

all of the front axles that are easy to find and bolt in will be the same width. if you can find a 3/4 ton van 14 bolt it will be wider than the current rear. they are 70 inches wms-wms. that is actually half an inch wider than the front but that wont be as noticable as the the 2 inch difference that it has now.

they are not a "bolt in" swap. you will have to re-position the spring perches. there will be several other things that may have to be addressed such as the brakes and parking brake and pinion yoke.

denny5625 · 10-10-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

all of the front axles that are easy to find and bolt in will be the same width. if you can find a 3/4 ton van 14 bolt it will be wider than the current rear. they are 70 inches wms-wms. that is actually half an inch wider than the front but that wont be as noticable as the the 2 inch difference that it has now.

they are not a "bolt in" swap. you will have to re-position the spring perches. there will be several other things that may have to be addressed such as the brakes and parking brake and pinion yoke.

Thanks for the reply. That sucks cuz the rear is an eaton with posi.

ryanroo · 10-10-2011, 11:52 PM

while not my favorite option, there are some well made wheel spacers on the market that you could use to get the rear out an inch on each side. alot less hassle and likely less costly.

ryan

**jaros44sr** · 10-11-2011, 10:53 AM

Or you could do rear wheels with a deeper offset, and front wheels too

10-10-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
denny5625 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 152	Dumb question of the day! I'm new to the 4 x 4 scene although I own a couple of 1972 4 x 4 Blazers. I just bought a rolling chassis with a 8" lift and 3/4 ton running gear. I don't like the looks of the different offset from the front end and rear end. My question is there any front (what do you call it?) axle that is the same width as the rear that I could put on it that would bolt on? Thanks for any help. __________________ 66 el Camino 70 1/2 RS Z-28 71 C10 2wd 72 2 wd Blazer (2) 72 4 x 4 Blazers 88 24' Mirage 70 mph+ 08 Harley Night Train 08 Silverado 4d 4 x 4

10-10-2011, 10:40 PM	#2
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Dumb question of the day! all of the front axles that are easy to find and bolt in will be the same width. if you can find a 3/4 ton van 14 bolt it will be wider than the current rear. they are 70 inches wms-wms. that is actually half an inch wider than the front but that wont be as noticable as the the 2 inch difference that it has now. they are not a "bolt in" swap. you will have to re-position the spring perches. there will be several other things that may have to be addressed such as the brakes and parking brake and pinion yoke. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

10-10-2011, 11:52 PM	#4
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Dumb question of the day! while not my favorite option, there are some well made wheel spacers on the market that you could use to get the rear out an inch on each side. alot less hassle and likely less costly. ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

10-11-2011, 10:53 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,760	Re: Dumb question of the day! Or you could do rear wheels with a deeper offset, and front wheels too __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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