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52-4x4 · 03-04-2002, 06:59 PM

With a little persuasion(sp?) a later model complete rear end could be put in. Even if it came with coil springs the spring saddles from your old unit could be cut/welded to the new one. Not sure when GM went to 5 hole, early 70's I think. You should find more available ratios that way. This will be MUCH cheaper than ordering a custom unit. BTW I have a 52 3/4 that is going on an 84 Blazer chasis this summer.

03-04-2002, 06:59 PM	#2
52-4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OK Posts: 19	With a little persuasion(sp?) a later model complete rear end could be put in. Even if it came with coil springs the spring saddles from your old unit could be cut/welded to the new one. Not sure when GM went to 5 hole, early 70's I think. You should find more available ratios that way. This will be MUCH cheaper than ordering a custom unit. BTW I have a 52 3/4 that is going on an 84 Blazer chasis this summer. __________________ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.