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Old 07-03-2013, 08:55 AM   #23
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Re: Rear axle (not rear end) swap - 6 lug to 5 lug

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Originally Posted by vaevictus View Post
OK, I have a queston that may apply to this thread. I have a 67 with 6 lug and want to go to 5 lug. I got a rear end with the gear i am wanting. It is from a 78. Both are 12 bolt. I am wanting to save the trouble of welding on new axle saddels and having to get a relocation kit for the stabilization bar. Can i shorten my axels on the lathe and swap my entire rear end over?
This would make things easier and cheaper for me.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Thank you,
Matt
Why not just drill out for the 5 bolt pattern, I did that on 2 trucks, only cost $120.00 here is what it looks like after it is done.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...Rfcq&lb=1&s=X3
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