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HuggerCST · 09-24-2010, 11:38 AM

Are there any differences that may cause problems in a swap? Both are '72 model, both 8 lug 3/4 ton rearends, (Eaton, I believe) but one is out of a 4 wheel drive, and one is out of a 2 wheel drive. Both are leaf spring rearends.

09-24-2010, 11:38 AM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Is a 4wd rearend the same as 2wd? Are there any differences that may cause problems in a swap? Both are '72 model, both 8 lug 3/4 ton rearends, (Eaton, I believe) but one is out of a 4 wheel drive, and one is out of a 2 wheel drive. Both are leaf spring rearends. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-24-2010 at 11:46 AM.