72 rear axle for a 65? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kingjasn · 05-14-2014, 08:13 PM

will the rear axle from a 72 c10 bolt onto a 65 frame without any mods, or is some creativity required?

**PGSigns** · 05-14-2014, 08:24 PM

As long as they are both trailing arm it will go in. It is wider by 1 1/2" I think.
Jimmy

**Clyde65** · 05-14-2014, 09:07 PM

I did this same swap for 5 lug. direct swap like PGSigns says.

05-14-2014, 08:13 PM	#1
Kingjasn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 95	72 rear axle for a 65? will the rear axle from a 72 c10 bolt onto a 65 frame without any mods, or is some creativity required?

05-14-2014, 08:24 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 72 rear axle for a 65? As long as they are both trailing arm it will go in. It is wider by 1 1/2" I think. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-14-2014, 09:07 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 72 rear axle for a 65? I did this same swap for 5 lug. direct swap like PGSigns says. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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