08-15-2014, 10:05 AM | #1 |
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Axles drilled
Does anybody know of a good place in Phoenix AZ to get my axles drilled to five lug from six lug? Or does anybody know of a easy way to do it yourself I have access to a industrial mill.
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08-15-2014, 10:21 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Axles drilled
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I've never had any drilled but it's my understanding that it's hard to do those because one of the original holes has to be welded up before it is re-drilled. I have read on here that the axles are available from a couple of different vendors though. LockDoc
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08-15-2014, 10:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Axles drilled
Thanks for replying I was wondering about that. Might not be worth all the trouble.
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08-15-2014, 10:27 AM | #4 | |
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No problem. Here are a couple of threads on the subject. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339983 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=169096 You may get some input from other members on here too... LockDoc
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08-15-2014, 07:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Axles drilled
If the axles are for the 70 GMC in your sig. you may already have the wider axle housing. In this case 71-72 5 lug axles are a direct replacement. I did this on my 70 C10 and it worked great. Bought the axles off EBay for $40 from an auto wrecker.
I have been told the axle shafts from the square bodies fit also but I haven't confirmed this.
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