08-25-2012, 06:00 PM | #1 |
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axle swap
i have my 88 blazer and want to put a Dana 44 front axle from a 78 blazer instead of the 10 bolt. will the axles from the 10 match up to the 44?
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08-25-2012, 08:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: axle swap
Why?
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08-25-2012, 08:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: axle swap
thanks and because I don't think i have the axles for the 44
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08-26-2012, 07:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: axle swap
the internals will not swap between a 10 bolt and a dana 44
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08-27-2012, 08:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: axle swap
ok then what is a good price for a used 12 bolt and a44 complete with brakes and all that stuff
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08-27-2012, 11:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: axle swap
What's wrong with your 10 bolt?
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08-28-2012, 03:16 AM | #9 |
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Re: axle swap
IMO, I wouldn't bother. GM D44's are so hard to get parts for anymore, and I've seen 10-bolt fronts handle the same types of abuse the D44 can take. Losing the 10-bolt rear, go for it if the price is right... but the worst that'll happen to you front is you snap an axle and the axles in those are a dime a dozen compared to D44 front axles.
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08-28-2012, 03:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: axle swap
cool thank ever one for the advice
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