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audaciousduo · 08-22-2017, 10:01 AM

That is the route I went rather than changing gears. I changed to a HD44 out of a 1975 K20 and a rear D60 out of a ford. it was all bolt up with the exception of the e brake cables that I had to get creative. You shouldn't have this problem with the 14 bolt. The only draw back to the 14 bolt over the D60 is a minor loss of ground clearance opinions differ but I'd say they are comparable strength wise. You will likely be going to an 8 bolt wheel pattern so factor in wheels and tires as well.

08-22-2017, 10:01 AM	#3
audaciousduo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 140	Re: 1972 gmc jimmy front and rear axle interchangeable later model That is the route I went rather than changing gears. I changed to a HD44 out of a 1975 K20 and a rear D60 out of a ford. it was all bolt up with the exception of the e brake cables that I had to get creative. You shouldn't have this problem with the 14 bolt. The only draw back to the 14 bolt over the D60 is a minor loss of ground clearance opinions differ but I'd say they are comparable strength wise. You will likely be going to an 8 bolt wheel pattern so factor in wheels and tires as well.