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tommypic · 07-13-2008, 08:42 AM

I need a set of axles . They can be cut off to save on shipping . I just need about 12 to 16" of it . I am going to cut my axles an reweld then to my splined end .

**lolife99** · 07-13-2008, 11:02 AM

Uh,... Re-welding axles is not a good idea. I would just re-drill the bolt pattern in your original axles. If you are narrowing the rear you will need to purchase new axles. Just my opinion.

tommypic · 07-14-2008, 05:04 AM

I got a friend that does all the rear ends for the legend cars and he shortens them . I know he has did some for pro street cars too . He told me that it wasn't a problem to do it . The legend cars are twisting off the spline now and not breaking at the weld .

67dragtruck · 07-14-2008, 08:19 AM

Sounds like you have it figured out, but just remember your axles are held in with c clips and if it breaks the whole wheel is coming off your truck.

07-13-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	WTB - 5on5 axles in SC ? I need a set of axles . They can be cut off to save on shipping . I just need about 12 to 16" of it . I am going to cut my axles an reweld then to my splined end . __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

07-13-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: WTB - 5on5 axles in SC ? Uh,... Re-welding axles is not a good idea. I would just re-drill the bolt pattern in your original axles. If you are narrowing the rear you will need to purchase new axles. Just my opinion. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-14-2008, 05:04 AM	#3
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	Re: WTB - 5on5 axles in SC ? I got a friend that does all the rear ends for the legend cars and he shortens them . I know he has did some for pro street cars too . He told me that it wasn't a problem to do it . The legend cars are twisting off the spline now and not breaking at the weld . __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

07-14-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: WTB - 5on5 axles in SC ? Sounds like you have it figured out, but just remember your axles are held in with c clips and if it breaks the whole wheel is coming off your truck. __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004



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