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drivethechevy · 09-22-2008, 10:15 PM

i am trying to find out what year the axle in my 68 k10 so i can make the decision to replace or repair, the previous owner ripped out all of the brakes in the rear drums
here is a pic of the back of the axle

on the drivers side of the pumpkin it says gm81
on the passenger side it shows this

any help would be greatly apreicated
thanks
nate

WyoRoadDog · 09-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Looks to be a GM 12 bolt.

skchevota · 09-22-2008, 10:58 PM

x2
I think all the 12 bolts (truck) used the same brakes.

drivethechevy · 09-22-2008, 11:23 PM

thanks, i think i may have had my decision made for me, i got a message on the machine saying if you want it come and get it about a 79 4x4 pickup, im thinking im just gonna end up swaping out both of my axles for the ones from that truck or a different70's 80's truck maybe some dana 44 or 60's if im lukky

09-22-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	rear axle help i am trying to find out what year the axle in my 68 k10 so i can make the decision to replace or repair, the previous owner ripped out all of the brakes in the rear drums here is a pic of the back of the axle on the drivers side of the pumpkin it says gm81 on the passenger side it shows this any help would be greatly apreicated thanks nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

09-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#2
WyoRoadDog Page intentionally left blank. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 299	Re: rear axle help Looks to be a GM 12 bolt. __________________ There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.There is another theory which states that this has already happened. - Douglas Adams '67 GMC 4x4, 305 V6! Or all the parts for anyway... '17 Subaru Outback. '18 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. '99 Ducati 900SS.

09-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#3
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: rear axle help x2 I think all the 12 bolts (truck) used the same brakes.

09-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#4
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: rear axle help thanks, i think i may have had my decision made for me, i got a message on the machine saying if you want it come and get it about a 79 4x4 pickup, im thinking im just gonna end up swaping out both of my axles for the ones from that truck or a different70's 80's truck maybe some dana 44 or 60's if im lukky __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)



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