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*randy500* · 09-07-2016, 02:22 AM

Measure the width backing plate to backing plate to find if the axles will fit. My experience which is a lot is that 1969 housing width is the same as 71-2. I did it once on a leaf spring rear end.

09-07-2016, 02:22 AM	#18
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Rear end swap question. Measure the width backing plate to backing plate to find if the axles will fit. My experience which is a lot is that 1969 housing width is the same as 71-2. I did it once on a leaf spring rear end.