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Brainchild · 12-02-2004, 02:12 AM

The rearend went out of dads 72 yesterday,and so he pulled the 3rd member from a 76,and bolted the ring gear up,and bolted it right in.Even has the same spline axels,and ect.
The back brakes are an inch maybe an inch and a half wider than the ones on the 72 though.Would they also fit,using the backing plates from the 76,or would I have to use the axels too?If I have to use the axels they may be too long which would make the whole deal not worth it for no more gain than I would get .
How much of a difference would there actually be,would it be worth it at all?

12-02-2004, 02:12 AM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	back brakes from a 76 fit? The rearend went out of dads 72 yesterday,and so he pulled the 3rd member from a 76,and bolted the ring gear up,and bolted it right in.Even has the same spline axels,and ect. The back brakes are an inch maybe an inch and a half wider than the ones on the 72 though.Would they also fit,using the backing plates from the 76,or would I have to use the axels too?If I have to use the axels they may be too long which would make the whole deal not worth it for no more gain than I would get . How much of a difference would there actually be,would it be worth it at all? __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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