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butch32 · 06-09-2005, 05:11 AM

Will the front and rear axles out of a 71 bolt right in a 78 chevy 1/2 ton? Thanks butch.

panty dropper · 06-09-2005, 08:46 AM

I dont think so, and even if they did I wouldnt do it. 67-72 chevy parts cost about twice as much as 73-91 parts and are a lot harder to find and order, so I would say just wait and find the right axles.

thundr undrgrond · 06-09-2005, 11:17 AM

the front will and the back just needs the springpads moved. in 71 u should have the open knucle disc brake 44 and a 60 in the back, good combo, but id look for a 14 bolt, 60s arent that strong

1967K10 · 06-09-2005, 11:25 AM

No it shouldn't be a D60,{only if it was a GMC would it be}it sould be an Eaton.There weren't very many D60's in Chevys.Much stronger than a D60.The pad width's are different but it would be a very good rear end.I have 4 or 5 of them.Thats what I run and will run in all my wheeling trucks.

thundr undrgrond · 06-09-2005, 09:53 PM

i kinda thought it might be an eaton, but i wasnt sure if they were still using them in 71, or if they had gone to just the 60 then, cause i know the 14 bolt wasnt used until 73s. the reason i thought id be a 60 is my neighbor has a factory 3/4 ton 72, and that has a 60 in the rear

1967K10 · 06-10-2005, 11:41 AM

I've just parted a 72 K20 that had an Eaton.There were a few that got D60's but not very many.

67 swb · 10-20-2010, 09:17 PM

Will the newer front 44 and 12bolt rear from a mid 73 and newer. Work in my 67. Or do I have to find 67-72 4x4 parts

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Originally Posted by 1967K10

I've just parted a 72 K20 that had an Eaton.There were a few that got D60's but not very many.

trkklr77 · 10-20-2010, 09:20 PM

did you not read the first responce?

you will have to move the rear pearchs. the front will bolt in.

67 swb · 10-20-2010, 09:26 PM

Where do they need to move to. I want to keep the springs I have. I'm new to this so don't know all the ins and outs like other people.

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Originally Posted by trkklr77

did you not read the first responce?

you will have to move the rear pearchs. the front will bolt in.

trkklr77 · 10-20-2010, 09:29 PM

measure the pads on the axle.

if they dont match the spread of the springs cut them off the axle and reweld to match the springs.

67 swb · 10-28-2010, 08:42 PM

I mearured my old rearend and the new one. Both measure out at about 42". From what I can see it doesn't appear that I need to move anyhthing. Am I missing something. Old rearend is from a 72 new rearend is from a 78 jimmy.

just4cuz · 10-28-2010, 09:12 PM

If they measure the same it will bolt in. Might need different u bolts and spring plates if axle diameters are different.

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butch32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33569 Posts: 39	chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 axles Will the front and rear axles out of a 71 bolt right in a 78 chevy 1/2 ton? Thanks butch.

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trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,205	did you not read the first responce? you will have to move the rear pearchs. the front will bolt in. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

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trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,205	measure the pads on the axle. if they dont match the spread of the springs cut them off the axle and reweld to match the springs. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

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06-09-2005, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
thundr undrgrond Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21461 Location: shamokin PA Posts: 507	the front will and the back just needs the springpads moved. in 71 u should have the open knucle disc brake 44 and a 60 in the back, good combo, but id look for a 14 bolt, 60s arent that strong

06-09-2005, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
1967K10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38212 Location: Nebraska Looking for D60's Posts: 1,332	No it shouldn't be a D60,{only if it was a GMC would it be}it sould be an Eaton.There weren't very many D60's in Chevys.Much stronger than a D60.The pad width's are different but it would be a very good rear end.I have 4 or 5 of them.Thats what I run and will run in all my wheeling trucks.

06-09-2005, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
thundr undrgrond Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21461 Location: shamokin PA Posts: 507	i kinda thought it might be an eaton, but i wasnt sure if they were still using them in 71, or if they had gone to just the 60 then, cause i know the 14 bolt wasnt used until 73s. the reason i thought id be a 60 is my neighbor has a factory 3/4 ton 72, and that has a 60 in the rear

06-10-2005, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
1967K10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38212 Location: Nebraska Looking for D60's Posts: 1,332	I've just parted a 72 K20 that had an Eaton.There were a few that got D60's but not very many.

10-28-2010, 08:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
67 swb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 171838 Posts: 12	I mearured my old rearend and the new one. Both measure out at about 42". From what I can see it doesn't appear that I need to move anyhthing. Am I missing something. Old rearend is from a 72 new rearend is from a 78 jimmy.

10-28-2010, 09:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
just4cuz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98655 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 1,816	If they measure the same it will bolt in. Might need different u bolts and spring plates if axle diameters are different.