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Slowclimb · 10-19-2017, 02:27 AM

Thanks for the reply
The Donner axle is in a 1987 pickup with 6 lugs and I'm pretty sure its a 3/4 ton truck I will check the registration on it.

The 66 suburban axle is a 6 lug as well but I understand its a 1/2 ton due to the era it was built.

So if I understand you correctly this unit should work as long as I switch the gearing to match the 3:73 in the rear axle. Would the power steering unit from the same 87 truck work as well with the proper mounting hardware.

I will change the gear box with the transfer case as well since I have it. 283 engine was optioned in which is nice at least its number matching.

Thanks again.

10-19-2017, 02:27 AM	#3
Slowclimb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Campbell River B.C. Canada Posts: 53	Re: Front Axle swap Thanks for the reply The Donner axle is in a 1987 pickup with 6 lugs and I'm pretty sure its a 3/4 ton truck I will check the registration on it. The 66 suburban axle is a 6 lug as well but I understand its a 1/2 ton due to the era it was built. So if I understand you correctly this unit should work as long as I switch the gearing to match the 3:73 in the rear axle. Would the power steering unit from the same 87 truck work as well with the proper mounting hardware. I will change the gear box with the transfer case as well since I have it. 283 engine was optioned in which is nice at least its number matching. Thanks again.