This could work as long as the splines on the axles are long enough. Do you have your own lathe? If you have to pay a machine shop to shorten the axles and cut a new C-clip groove, you would probably be halfway to the cost of the conversion axles. Be sure to check the axle/wheel bearing surface on those '78 axles, to be sure they are going to be worth putting some time/money into.
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Originally Posted by vaevictus
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
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