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Old 08-17-2012, 10:26 PM   #1
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66 GMC rear end swap

im looking for a replacment rear end option for my 66 gmc's dana 44 6 lug with leafs. the tubes are rough & i would like to go with somthing newer & keep the leafs & change to 5 lugs. any ideas guys on what would fit ? my truck is a 2wd long fleet side 1/2 ton.
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Old 08-18-2012, 01:51 AM   #2
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Re: 66 GMC rear end swap

A 10 or 12 bolt from a '73-'87 C10, or Suburban will bolt right up, although it will be 1.5" wider than your current Dana 44. The location of the shocks will be different also.
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:52 PM   #3
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Re: 66 GMC rear end swap

sounds good thanks captain.
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