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andrewmp6 · 03-19-2016, 02:37 AM

Unless you got a eaton rear end that needs work i would keep what you got as long as both axles have the same ratio in them.To swap the rear axle you would have to cut off the spring perches and shock mounts then re weld them on to match your trucks.If both axles are the same you could swap gears but i wouldn't since the donor could be 30 plus years old.If im gonna open up a diff im replacing everything new and maybe get a locker if you want one.

03-19-2016, 02:37 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Axle swap questions Unless you got a eaton rear end that needs work i would keep what you got as long as both axles have the same ratio in them.To swap the rear axle you would have to cut off the spring perches and shock mounts then re weld them on to match your trucks.If both axles are the same you could swap gears but i wouldn't since the donor could be 30 plus years old.If im gonna open up a diff im replacing everything new and maybe get a locker if you want one.