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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    front axle width?

    thepotz
    thepotz


    Number of posts : 14
    Location : Billings, MT
    Registration date : 2013-09-21

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    Post by thepotz Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:07 pm

    I'm workin on converting my 67 to 4x4 with advance adapter to xfer case, but I want axles that don't stick out like blazer axles, but are both even, same length. so I need to know how axles are measured for comparison, and what "looks right." I know this is a matter of taste, but if anyone has pics with specs, that would be loads of help.
    Thx!
    pan58head
    pan58head


    Number of posts : 512
    Location : new hampshire
    Registration date : 2010-03-15

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    Post by pan58head Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:58 pm

    Not sure if this helps but, someone had a 67-70 van for sale recently with toyota land crusier axles in the back for it. Might be worth a look at these for width plus they are pretty much bullet prof
    thepotz
    thepotz


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    Post by thepotz Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:18 pm

    Thx, I'll check em out!
    kookykrispy
    kookykrispy


    Number of posts : 1533
    Location : Helendale, CA
    Age : 50
    Registration date : 2009-05-22

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    Post by kookykrispy Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:44 pm

    Here's a good reference from JP magazine.  Measure your front axle width and then compare it to the several front axles featured in this article.  

    Happy swapping

    http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/154-0904-junkyard-axle-guide/
    thepotz
    thepotz


    Number of posts : 14
    Location : Billings, MT
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    Post by thepotz Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:11 am

    Thx KOOKY! That's exactly what I was looking for!
    Anyone know off hand what the stock rear axle width is?, (so I don't have to lay in the snow today!)
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    Van crazy


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    Location : buffalo ny
    Registration date : 2011-08-04

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    Post by Van crazy Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:47 pm

    Just went out measured mine 63" hub to hub front sorry I didnt catch the rear axle part till just now i will get that aswell got it was like 63 1/2" wheel to wheel


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    pan58head
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    Post by pan58head Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:56 pm

    you might want to grab the tires you going to use and mock them under the van and measure for a rear/front ends.

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