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so cal tz · 04-21-2004, 05:06 PM

I have a question (?). I have a mid to late 80's 12 bolt 5 lug 1/2 ton rear end . Will the gear's ( 3rd member) fit or interchange with a 69 12bolt 6 lug 1/2 ton rear end. Befor I start tearing things apart. PLEASE HELP My only means of trasportation right now.

lukecp · 04-21-2004, 05:12 PM

Yes, it should go right in. You will have to set up the gears though.

so cal tz · 04-21-2004, 05:35 PM

Thank's "yellow72custom" for the quick reply. I'm kind of new to this, can you explain "set up the gear's " please. I'm learning as I go. I'm quick learner. THANK'S so cal tz

lukecp · 04-21-2004, 05:47 PM

I haven't done it (yet) but it is fairly complitcated....check out this post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=rebuild+rear

so cal tz · 04-21-2004, 06:14 PM

Thank's again "yellow72custom" for all the info. and the quick reply on my dier need help. Thank's " so cal tz"

lukecp · 04-21-2004, 06:16 PM

No problem. BTW, welcome to the board from Missouri

04-21-2004, 05:06 PM	#1
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	Gear or not to Gear that is the ? I have a question (?). I have a mid to late 80's 12 bolt 5 lug 1/2 ton rear end . Will the gear's ( 3rd member) fit or interchange with a 69 12bolt 6 lug 1/2 ton rear end. Befor I start tearing things apart. PLEASE HELP My only means of trasportation right now. __________________ 67heaven327

04-21-2004, 05:12 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yes, it should go right in. You will have to set up the gears though. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-21-2004, 05:35 PM	#3
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	Thank's "yellow72custom" for the quick reply. I'm kind of new to this, can you explain "set up the gear's " please. I'm learning as I go. I'm quick learner. THANK'S so cal tz __________________ 67heaven327

04-21-2004, 05:47 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I haven't done it (yet) but it is fairly complitcated....check out this post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=rebuild+rear __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-21-2004, 06:14 PM	#5
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	Thank's again "yellow72custom" for all the info. and the quick reply on my dier need help. Thank's " so cal tz" __________________ 67heaven327

04-21-2004, 06:16 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	No problem. BTW, welcome to the board from Missouri __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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