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Old 09-02-2017, 01:48 AM   #25
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Re: Why 67 Axle is loose by 1/8

The Captain is correct. You have 71-72 axles that are longer than the previous years...If your running a 67 12-bolt housing you need the shorter pre-71 axles that did not come in 5-lug design, they are 6-lug only. The 1/8" play is not excessive as long as the cross pin is not worn. Like Gary suggested, you can get a pair of aftermarket axles for the 67 housing with 5-lug flanges. Like these, https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Produ...rd&ShowAA=true Or have a machine shop shorten your existing axles, much cheaper option...
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