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09-06-2009, 09:08 PM
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axle swap question?
Will the rear axles out of my 70 1/2t 6lug 12bolt swap out with a 12 bolt 5lug axles? I'm sure there is more to it then just swapping them but just wondering if they would likely interchange for a easy 5 lug conversion.
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09-06-2009, 09:48 PM
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Re: axle swap question?
Anyone? i've wanted to swap too mainly for a different gear ratio. Sorry not trying to thread steal on ya
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09-06-2009, 09:56 PM
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Re: axle swap question?
70 could have had either the narrow 67-69 rear or wider 71-72 style. As long as you have the wider rear, the 5 lug axles should be a direct swap.
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09-06-2009, 11:00 PM
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Re: axle swap question?
Thats what I was afraid of. I was wondering if there might be a diff axle length. Jsmith, I know that changing axle aren't going to give you a different ratio. Changing ring and pinion is going to give you diff ratio's.
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09-06-2009, 11:04 PM
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Re: axle swap question?
Just measure and you will know, our 70 has the wider one, yours may too.
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1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 |
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09-06-2009, 11:15 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: axle swap question?
most 1970 trucks have the wide rear.
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09-06-2009, 11:20 PM
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Re: axle swap question?
thats backing plate to backing plate for measurement right?
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