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04-09-2007, 12:55 AM
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5 lug axles?
Where is a good place to find some 5 x 5 lug axtles for my '69? I'm wanting to just replace them and keep everything else in my rear end the same.
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04-09-2007, 01:13 AM
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Re: 5 lug axtles?
Chevy 5 lug axles are longer than the 6 lugs. Aftermarket ones are now available from several sources but I'd bet they are all made by Moser.
You can go there or to CPP or ECE. Tom
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04-10-2007, 01:22 AM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
Get 5 lug axles out of a 73-81 12bolt 1/2 ton 2wd chevy or gmc pick up. Then grab a set of 74-87 2-3/4" x 11-5/32" brake drums to make up the difference in the widths. Then just remove your old axles and drums and install the new ones. Good luck.
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04-10-2007, 08:33 AM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
Could you please tell me where you would get the "set of 74-87 2-3/4" x 11-5/32" brake drums" to make up the difference? thanks....
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04-10-2007, 11:19 AM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
I am doing the 4 disk conversion so the drums wont help. but it looks like good info for noahdallas
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04-10-2007, 04:46 PM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
disks should make it even easier to use the 73-87 axles. just space out the caliper correctly to the new disk.
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04-10-2007, 06:43 PM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
i purchased a set of yukon five lugs from randy's ring and pinion
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04-11-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
Due to the lack of availability in my area I ordered a set of axles from a guy on Ebay for $85 shipped. Heirgears was the name IIRC. I could have spend 3 times as much on new ones but these were in good condition and came with c-clips and wheel studs.
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04-11-2007, 04:43 PM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
I picked up a '69 6 lug rear end with trailings so I can replace the "homemade" leaf spring setup I have...... Question is where can I get the 5 on 5 axels?? Any where near me in the DFW area or do I need to order some new ones from jeg/summit? thanks....
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04-12-2007, 11:45 AM
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Re: 5 lug axles?
Robznob11 pmed me about Randys Ring and Pinion. He said that is where he got his from and spent $310 shipping included. He also said they were Moser axles. I'm going with them.
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