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RedRoad · 11-12-2021, 12:51 AM

Ive used my KH 16.5x8 clip style wheels on my 59 HO72, 72 HO52 and 84 14 bolt with no modifications.

A 14 bolt out of a 1 ton truck will bolt right in but more than likely will have a 4.10 or 4.56. A 14 bolt out of a 3/4 ton is more likely to have 3.73 gears but the spring pad width is 42.5in and needs to be changed to 40in to fit the early truck.

The Dana 60 rears usually have those 3.54 gears and are usually behind a big block. Not sure if bearings are still available for this full floating axle.

11-12-2021, 12:51 AM	#5
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: Wheel / Axle question Ive used my KH 16.5x8 clip style wheels on my 59 HO72, 72 HO52 and 84 14 bolt with no modifications. A 14 bolt out of a 1 ton truck will bolt right in but more than likely will have a 4.10 or 4.56. A 14 bolt out of a 3/4 ton is more likely to have 3.73 gears but the spring pad width is 42.5in and needs to be changed to 40in to fit the early truck. The Dana 60 rears usually have those 3.54 gears and are usually behind a big block. Not sure if bearings are still available for this full floating axle.