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Old 03-31-2011, 12:50 AM   #10
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear axle swap

I'm guessing the 70 went to a 3/4" longer axles but kept the 6 lug. In 71 they went to 5 lug with the longer axles. CPP lists the 70 axles at 31.5" as compared to the 60-66 axles at 30.75".
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