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*Sublvr72* · 01-14-2010, 03:06 AM

the rear end was a straight swap, had to have a custom u-joint installed to match the 3/4 ton driveshaft to the half ton axle

For the front, you need to change the upper and lower ball joints, use a half ton spindle, half ton bearings, rotors, and tie rods. The calipers are the same.

01-14-2010, 03:06 AM	#5
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 8 lug to 5 lug??? the rear end was a straight swap, had to have a custom u-joint installed to match the 3/4 ton driveshaft to the half ton axle For the front, you need to change the upper and lower ball joints, use a half ton spindle, half ton bearings, rotors, and tie rods. The calipers are the same.