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06-07-2013, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mckinney texas
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rearend delimma
Hey guys I have a 68 short bed fleet and I have already bought a 5 lug rear axle kit from cpp still in the box but I came across a 1972 12 bolt posi with 3:73 gears that Im thinking about buying, my ? is how much wider is a 71-72 rear end and in ya'lls opinion is the 12 bolt from the 72 worth buying since I already have the 5 lug axel kit.
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06-07-2013, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa
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Re: rearend delimma
"...how much wider is a 71-72 rear end..."
1.5", iirc (0.75" per side). Personally, I'd go with the 71-72 posi with 3.73 and sell the conversion axles. The con. axles could even help you sell the 1968 rear. Sam Last edited by luvbowties; 06-07-2013 at 07:29 PM. Reason: more answers |
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06-07-2013, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: buchanan, New York
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Re: rearend delimma
Did you already buy custom wheels? Use the newer rear that's wider. Looking back. I would keep six lug and use a rear from new truck. Wider. And more options on wheels. But I have a 5 lug I picked up from a caprice that was wider than my 68
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