Which 5 Lug axles will fit in a 68 Chev Diff - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Deuce · 04-30-2004, 12:41 PM

I bought a 68 Chev and a 68 GMC and I'm swapping out the front cross-member from a 82 chev truck.

But what I need to know is what 5 lug junkyard axles will fit into this diff?? What years of trucks should I be looking for??

I did a search, but didn't find what I was looking for.

Thanks.

smokekiki · 04-30-2004, 01:42 PM

Find a complete 71-72 rear .Might be the easy thing to do.

boraxman · 04-30-2004, 03:57 PM

You will need to have your axles redrilled by a machine shop or find a later rear end as suggested.

Deuce · 04-30-2004, 03:58 PM

Are there no 5 lug axles that will bolt into the exhisting 68 diff??

Deuce · 04-30-2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boraxman
You will need to have your axles redrilled by a machine shop or find a later rear end as suggested.

Looks like I'll be pulling them out and sending them to the machine shop then. The 71/72 parts around here are scarce!!

**StingRay** · 04-30-2004, 04:49 PM

You can buy aftermarket axles that will work. Up to some point in 70 the housings were narrower. Most 70 and everything after that till late 70's early 80's use the same housing width. Check with Scott in Penhold to see if he can hook you up with a complete 70-72 housing.

04-30-2004, 12:41 PM	#1
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Which 5 Lug axles will fit in a 68 Chev Diff I bought a 68 Chev and a 68 GMC and I'm swapping out the front cross-member from a 82 chev truck. But what I need to know is what 5 lug junkyard axles will fit into this diff?? What years of trucks should I be looking for?? I did a search, but didn't find what I was looking for. Thanks. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

04-30-2004, 01:42 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Find a complete 71-72 rear .Might be the easy thing to do. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-30-2004, 03:57 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	You will need to have your axles redrilled by a machine shop or find a later rear end as suggested. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

04-30-2004, 03:58 PM	#4
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Are there no 5 lug axles that will bolt into the exhisting 68 diff?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

04-30-2004, 04:49 PM	#6
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	You can buy aftermarket axles that will work. Up to some point in 70 the housings were narrower. Most 70 and everything after that till late 70's early 80's use the same housing width. Check with Scott in Penhold to see if he can hook you up with a complete 70-72 housing. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada



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