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Old 02-22-2015, 10:52 AM   #11
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Re: Shortening Axles- Dana 60 Rear and 44 Front

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Originally Posted by Mike C View Post
Agreed. If you aren't going to wheel it hard, the Wagoneer axles would be ideal. Get a passenger drop and 6 lug bolt pattern you can still run GM 1/2 ton wheels. And with the right components, brakes.

But if you have to narrow it, Pirate4x4.com has lots of guys who have changed the width of the fronts by removing the c's on the front, cutting to width and re-welding. Rear is easy in comparison.
Thanks Mike,
I don't mind doing the work of shortening the tubes. Like you said, shorten the front at the "C"s.
The rear tubes are usually shortened at the pig. I may even respline the shafts myself to save some cash. That is if they are resplinable. (is that a real word?)

FWIW, I have a 350 with an SM465 married to a NP205 that I'll be using. It's pass side drop of course since it's from a K2500. Rick
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