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*Puropedo* · 12-12-2009, 10:20 PM

IMO, it would be easier and cheaper just to get a complete 5 lug axle from a wrecking yard, 71-72 axles are getting harder to find, but you can go with a 73-87 and just weld on the trailing arm mounts (perches) to it.

12-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#3
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 5 Lug Conversion question IMO, it would be easier and cheaper just to get a complete 5 lug axle from a wrecking yard, 71-72 axles are getting harder to find, but you can go with a 73-87 and just weld on the trailing arm mounts (perches) to it.