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Malamute · 07-15-2012, 07:37 PM

Thinking about going 5 lug when I drop my '69. Found a '71 12 bolt w/ 3.73 gears out of a 2wd burb. Gears are good, may need brake rebuild but otherwise it should be good to go.

He wants $350 but that seemed a little high. Anyone have input on the price or what I should offer? I just don't know what it's worth.

Thanks.

**too much stuff** · 07-15-2012, 08:41 PM

If it has a posi that isn't too bad for a price. Otherwise around here would be maybe $150 max.

**tkeduk8r** · 07-15-2012, 10:18 PM

agreed with eric....
--Mike

**70cst** · 07-15-2012, 10:23 PM

Agreed ... Not bad. Supply and demand determines price many times. Plus how often do you fine a factory post?

Malamute · 07-15-2012, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll try to find a number and if he takes it great, if not I'll pass.

rsavage · 07-15-2012, 11:20 PM

Remember that it costs money to drive a distance to pick one up at a cheaper price and the total cost may not end up being less. There are few 67-72 parts trucks where I live in the east. Maybe there is an abundance out west near you. Car rear ends which are more abundant, such as for 60's chevys, go for about $400 for an open, more for a posi.

**N2TRUX** · 07-16-2012, 10:54 AM

If thats exactly what you want thats cheap. You may find one for 150.00 but have to rebuild it, or change gears and the price goes way up. Buy it and enjoy.

GASoline71 · 07-16-2012, 01:05 PM

A factory posi is cool... but it's also 40 years old and might need a reclutch/rebuild. $350 isn't too bad for a factory used posi-traction rear end.

Gary

Malamute · 07-16-2012, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the input. I just need to figure out if it's worth the extra money to go to 5 lug. The only reason I'm even considering it is for the larger choice of wheels.

07-15-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Found a rear axle a few questions... Thinking about going 5 lug when I drop my '69. Found a '71 12 bolt w/ 3.73 gears out of a 2wd burb. Gears are good, may need brake rebuild but otherwise it should be good to go. He wants $350 but that seemed a little high. Anyone have input on the price or what I should offer? I just don't know what it's worth. Thanks.

07-15-2012, 08:41 PM	#2
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07-15-2012, 10:18 PM	#3
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... agreed with eric.... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

07-15-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... Agreed ... Not bad. Supply and demand determines price many times. Plus how often do you fine a factory post? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-15-2012, 10:54 PM	#5
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... Thanks for the info. I'll try to find a number and if he takes it great, if not I'll pass.

07-15-2012, 11:20 PM	#6
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... Remember that it costs money to drive a distance to pick one up at a cheaper price and the total cost may not end up being less. There are few 67-72 parts trucks where I live in the east. Maybe there is an abundance out west near you. Car rear ends which are more abundant, such as for 60's chevys, go for about $400 for an open, more for a posi. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-16-2012, 10:54 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... If thats exactly what you want thats cheap. You may find one for 150.00 but have to rebuild it, or change gears and the price goes way up. Buy it and enjoy. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-16-2012, 06:39 PM	#9
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Found a rear axle a few questions... Thanks for the input. I just need to figure out if it's worth the extra money to go to 5 lug. The only reason I'm even considering it is for the larger choice of wheels.



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