Who has done the 5 lug axle swap

[65Gregg]

I'm trying to find who you got your axles from, I see prices all over the place and checking to see if I'm missing anyone. All I will need is axles as I have drums etc from my current 5 lug 72 rearend but I'm going to rebuild the original 65 housing to gain a little tire clearence. I'll probably change to a 3.73at the same time, thanks in advance.

[lolife99]

Look at Summit Racing for Moser axles.
They have good prices.
Buying direct from Moser is also an option.

[shawno72]

I got mine from summit through eBay. Made by Moser and were $272.90 shipped to my door. Check my build thread, just installed them last week.
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[65Gregg]

Thanks! I'm on the way to eBay
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[shawno72]

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

Thanks! I'm on the way to eBay
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Here is the item number 390544588849

[65Gregg]

Dang you guys are good!

[wayno]

So do they not make the moser's for the 64 or do you have to change the spider gears?

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by wayno

So do they not make the moser's for the 64 or do you have to change the spider gears?

I'm not sure if Moser does it not buy I know ECE sells a kit that comes with the spider gears. Go to earlyclassic.com
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[Reyals Bemus]

Just bought my Moser conversion axles through Summit. Very happy with them. Since you have a '65, these axles will go right in no problem. Since I have a '64, I had to change the spider gears to 30-spline.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msr-a3065gmt5

[shawno72]

Just trying to help
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[GVDobler]

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

All I will need is axles as I have drums etc from my current 5 lug 72 rearend but I'm going to rebuild the original 65 housing to gain a little tire clearence.

What am I missing? The extra tire clearance? I recall that somewhere they changed the width of the rearend, but I guess I thought it was after '72. What year was the change made and what are the widths?

Also, did you already change the front to 5-lugs and discs.?

[Reyals Bemus]

Dobler, I'm pretty sure the width change happened in '70.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

Dobler, I'm pretty sure the width change happened in '70.

Correct.... My understanding is that mid year '70, the width increased .75" each side to better match the wider front track width of disc brake set-up starting in '71.

[Captainfab]

This is my understanding as well.

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Correct.... My understanding is that mid year '70, the width increased .75" each side to better match the wider front track width of disc brake set-up starting in '71.

[65Gregg]

As it stands (or sits), I can't pull my rear wheels off without dropping shocks and coils to allow the rearend to drop down enough. I have about a little fingers clearance between the wheel well lip. I hope the additional .75 per side will alleviate the problem. I probably wouldn't be doing this right now but I had an axle seal go this past weekend and I have to tear everything down to do the repair so I figured just fix the old one since it's out and on the ground. The repair should go a lot quicker and with less down time.

[brokenspoke]

I know you already bought your axles....however when I did mine it used 72 axles and took to a machine shop and shortened mine 3/4 inch per side...cost me 35 bucks

[65Gregg]

Originally Posted by brokenspoke

I know you already bought your axles....however when I did mine it used 72 axles and took to a machine shop and shortened mine 3/4 inch per side...cost me 35 bucks

The upside is I will have a complete 72 rear end still left over as a backup or to help cover the cost of all the parts I ordered.
Have you given anymore thought on a date to try and do the HAMB meet at Holder's? Are you going to Hoedown?
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[mgchevyparts]

Why didn't you just redrill your stock axles from 6 to 5 lug (at machine shop)?

[65Gregg]

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

Why didn't you just redrill your stock axles from 6 to 5 lug (at machine shop)?

The stock axles are 45 plus years old and have some wear in the seal area, now I'll have everything new for another 45 years. :-)
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[brokenspoke]

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

The stock axles are 45 plus years old and have some wear in the seal area, now I'll have everything new for another 45 years. :-)
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You did good
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[Captainfab]

With the axle being the inner race for the wheel/axle bearing, that area does tend to wear also. Any money spent on modifying worn axles would be better spent on new axles IMO. If your axles are not worn at all, then by all means modify as needed and use them, but that is typically not the case in my experience.

Originally Posted by brokenspoke

I know you already bought your axles....however when I did mine it used 72 axles and took to a machine shop and shortened mine 3/4 inch per side...cost me 35 bucks

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

Why didn't you just redrill your stock axles from 6 to 5 lug (at machine shop)?

Wise decision

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

The stock axles are 45 plus years old and have some wear in the seal area, now I'll have everything new for another 45 years. :-)
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[brokenspoke]

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

The upside is I will have a complete 72 rear end still left over as a backup or to help cover the cost of all the parts I ordered.
Have you given anymore thought on a date to try and do the HAMB meet at Holder's? Are you going to Hoedown?
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I'm patiently waiting for some sunshine on a Saturday afternoon

Not sure on the Hoedown yet...