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Offline howlinwolf

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87 axles to a 78 k 10
« on: March 28, 2010, 12:21:03 pm »
will there be any problem with the swap? if so what? 

my rear end is out, and i found a set of axles for 150 bucks. front and back. Any problem with a swap?
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2010, 12:52:58 pm »
Make sure the ratio's match. Other than that the conversion U-joint should be needed for the companion flange/yoke
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2010, 02:11:58 pm »
the ratio shouldnt be a big deal if im swapping both axles i would assume. i just wasnt sure if there was a different mounting or anything. 

are the spring mounts for the 4 wheel drive 1/2 ton trucks the same between 78 and 87.
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2010, 02:21:58 pm »
Yes
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2010, 02:23:09 pm »
shweet. kill 2 birds then mabey.
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2010, 08:08:10 am »
well i swapped the axle onto the trucK and the yoke is too wide on the rear end...its reported to be off an 87...whats up
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2010, 08:43:34 am »
Quote from: VileZambonie on March 28, 2010, 12:52:58 pm
Make sure the ratio's match. Other than that the conversion U-joint should be needed for the companion flange/yoke
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Re: 87 axles to a 78 k 10
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2010, 09:35:06 am »
OH NOOOOOOOO i cant believe i missed that. jeeze could have saved myself some hearache.  Vile i owe you a drink, or a steak dinner one.
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