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Madbomber88 · 09-19-2004, 06:44 PM

Well it finally happened. Drive up a gradual incline on a highway, and my rear end blew out. Driveshaft spins freely with only a nice clanking noisein the rear.

I put it in 4X4 and got home fine in front wheel drive. Pulled the cover and it's a mess of broken metal. If I'm going to pay a mechanic a few hundred to fix it, I'm thinking of getting a new axle.

It's a 71 CST with a 12 bolt rear and posi from the factory. What are my options for axles? All I know of the top of my head is Boyce equipment, but I can't find a 12 bolt on their website.
Any ideas are much appreciated.
Thanks,
-Tim

09-19-2004, 06:44 PM	#1
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	My blazer drives smooth in front wheel drive Well it finally happened. Drive up a gradual incline on a highway, and my rear end blew out. Driveshaft spins freely with only a nice clanking noisein the rear. I put it in 4X4 and got home fine in front wheel drive. Pulled the cover and it's a mess of broken metal. If I'm going to pay a mechanic a few hundred to fix it, I'm thinking of getting a new axle. It's a 71 CST with a 12 bolt rear and posi from the factory. What are my options for axles? All I know of the top of my head is Boyce equipment, but I can't find a 12 bolt on their website. Any ideas are much appreciated. Thanks, -Tim __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF



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