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ghettoluxury · 01-18-2015, 10:27 AM

The axles from the 77 are wider than I like on these trucks. They can be used it has been done many times. The wagoneer axles are just about the same size as the 77. The S10 frame swap is a viable option and has been documented on this sight very well with several of the builds being 4x4 trucks. The only problem with the S10 is that it has IFS and that does not look right on the old trucks to me.

I personally like a set of Toyota axles under these trucks. The width is perfect and they are the same 6 lug bolt pattern as Chevy. These axles are very stout and have tons of aftermarket support, there are even tricks to use factory parts and have electric locking differentials. If you decide to go this route you will need a front axle from an 85 or older, or you can get new housings from several venders. In 1986 Toyota went to IFS, all of the rear axles are the same up until the 2000's though.

blm64Goat · 01-18-2015, 10:45 AM

Toyota, interesting. I'll have to look in to it. I agree with the 77 being to wide and was hoping to stay with the original 3/4 ton frame. Not really interested in the power lockouts.Thanks for the help. I'll keep listening.

blm64Goat · 05-17-2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

The axles from the 77 are wider than I like on these trucks. They can be used it has been done many times. The wagoneer axles are just about the same size as the 77. The S10 frame swap is a viable option and has been documented on this sight very well with several of the builds being 4x4 trucks. The only problem with the S10 is that it has IFS and that does not look right on the old trucks to me.

I personally like a set of Toyota axles under these trucks. The width is perfect for and they are the same 6 lug bolt pattern as Chevy. These axles are very stout and have tons of aftermarket support, there are even tricks to use factory parts and have electric locking differentials. If you decide to go this route you will need a front axle from an 85 or older, or you can get new housings from several venders. In 1986 Toyota went to IFS, all of the rear axles are the same up until the 2000's though.

The Toyota front axles/ hub does not allow a CHEVY RIM to go on. The center of the rim is to small. Or is there a certain year that works?

01-18-2015, 10:27 AM	#1
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 51 chevy truck 2wheel to 4x4??? The axles from the 77 are wider than I like on these trucks. They can be used it has been done many times. The wagoneer axles are just about the same size as the 77. The S10 frame swap is a viable option and has been documented on this sight very well with several of the builds being 4x4 trucks. The only problem with the S10 is that it has IFS and that does not look right on the old trucks to me. I personally like a set of Toyota axles under these trucks. The width is perfect and they are the same 6 lug bolt pattern as Chevy. These axles are very stout and have tons of aftermarket support, there are even tricks to use factory parts and have electric locking differentials. If you decide to go this route you will need a front axle from an 85 or older, or you can get new housings from several venders. In 1986 Toyota went to IFS, all of the rear axles are the same up until the 2000's though. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-18-2015, 10:45 AM	#2
blm64Goat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Galeton,PA Posts: 54	Re: 51 chevy truck 2wheel to 4x4??? Toyota, interesting. I'll have to look in to it. I agree with the 77 being to wide and was hoping to stay with the original 3/4 ton frame. Not really interested in the power lockouts.Thanks for the help. I'll keep listening.



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