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Old 07-17-2019, 02:51 PM   #59
Notch1988
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

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I inquired at two different machine shops about getting the 9" axles re-drilled to Chevy 5x5 bolt pattern and hub diameter.

One shop (in business for 75 years) had no idea if it could be done.

The other shop (45 years) said worst case (having to weld the old holes closed), it would be $300 per axle. That's $600CDN, or about $450US. I can get Moser to MAKE me new axles for that.....
If you've got the access hole in the axle or they're 6 bolt you will be SOL for not having to weld. And like you said, cheaper to buy new.
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