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63Ton · 07-11-2013, 02:35 PM

Are the axle shafts swappable between 4wd and 2wd 10 bolt truck axles?

Thanks
Mark
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**1774btcrew** · 07-11-2013, 03:35 PM

They are interchangeable as long as they are from the same era.

Tom · 07-11-2013, 07:34 PM

Why do I remember something about 2wd and 4wd's being different widths? Is that only frontend maybe?

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 07-11-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Why do I remember something about 2wd and 4wd's being different widths? Is that only frontend maybe?

Yup, that's the front end, rears are the same width. Just don't forget to grab new brake drums with the correct B.P.

-Sam

63Ton · 07-11-2013, 08:56 PM

Thanks, now I can start looking for a 4x4 rear axle with 3:73 or 4:10.

Regards,
Mark

sierra4x4 · 07-14-2013, 01:02 AM

I've used a 2wd axle in a 4wd just swap the axle shafts and drums. The shock mounts are different the 2wd one mount the shock lower. The 4wd shock mounts are about 3 inches higher to compensate for the higher stance of the 4wd.
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63Ton Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hdg, Maryland Posts: 29	4wd axle vs 2wd axle Are the axle shafts swappable between 4wd and 2wd 10 bolt truck axles? Thanks Mark Posted via Mobile Device

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1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: 4wd axle vs 2wd axle They are interchangeable as long as they are from the same era. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

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Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: 4wd axle vs 2wd axle Why do I remember something about 2wd and 4wd's being different widths? Is that only frontend maybe? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

07-11-2013, 08:56 PM	#5
63Ton Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hdg, Maryland Posts: 29	Re: 4wd axle vs 2wd axle Thanks, now I can start looking for a 4x4 rear axle with 3:73 or 4:10. Regards, Mark

07-14-2013, 01:02 AM	#6
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: 4wd axle vs 2wd axle I've used a 2wd axle in a 4wd just swap the axle shafts and drums. The shock mounts are different the 2wd one mount the shock lower. The 4wd shock mounts are about 3 inches higher to compensate for the higher stance of the 4wd. Posted via Mobile Device



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