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Old 08-16-2005, 05:40 PM   #8
79Silv4x4
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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10
swap to 3/4 tons. that's going to be cheaper than the gears and install for one axle, then buy a set of 8 lug wheels that will fit your tires, and you're golden. that 10 bolt wont survive those tires for very long. the 8.5" 10 bolt carriers are notorious for being weak. when they fail, they take out the ring and pinion too. i broke mine with bald 245 75 16s on it, and was being easy on the truck (heavy traffic).
14 bolt SF for the rear but what about the front. Is an 8 lug D44 the way to go?
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