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Offline grinder1989

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Need help ASAP!
« on: April 16, 2009, 09:35:04 pm »
Will a '72 3/4 ton rear end fit under my 74 1/2with no modifications?
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2009, 10:04:39 pm »
Would have to move the spring perches.
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2009, 10:11:15 pm »
stop the water  :(  I need a rear end.  Thanks for your help though.
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2009, 09:17:46 pm »
What 12 bolt posi rear ends car I put under my truck with the smallest amount of work possible?
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 09:21:39 pm »
moving the spring perches isnt horrible work ist not too bad actually.

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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 10:03:38 pm »
Is the lug pattern even the same?
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2009, 10:17:03 pm »
scratch the first post. 

What 12 bolt rear ends from trucks can I put under mine with little to no modifications.
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Re: Need help ASAP!
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2009, 11:15:35 pm »
Any 1973-1981 12bolt or 80-87 10bolt will bolt up (10's would need a hybrid U-joint) with the same drivetrain.  If you have a 4x4 you need a 4x4 donor, same is true of a 4x2.
There is no strength difference in either axle for street tires.