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1970BannerBlazer · 09-29-2021, 07:25 PM

Looking for opinions on my dilemma. My, new to me, 1970 Blazer has a front axle problem. Namely its a piece of junk. See photo.
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Should I rebuild this thing or replace it?

Rebuild will require the use of my mechanic and cost around $1300 (I already had to rebuild the entire rear end). Replace will be about $450 for an axle out of a 85 Blazer. The swap I think I can do on my own. That axle would be a 10 bolt and not a Dana 44 like it is now.

I have already swapped in a disk brake kit on the front so I would need to swap that over to the new axle if I replace it.

This Blazer will never see a reason to need 4x4. However, I want to make it functional as the rest of the truck is nice.
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Thoughts? Opinions?

09-29-2021, 07:25 PM	#1
1970BannerBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 72	Rebuild or replace front axle? Looking for opinions on my dilemma. My, new to me, 1970 Blazer has a front axle problem. Namely its a piece of junk. See photo. Should I rebuild this thing or replace it? Rebuild will require the use of my mechanic and cost around $1300 (I already had to rebuild the entire rear end). Replace will be about $450 for an axle out of a 85 Blazer. The swap I think I can do on my own. That axle would be a 10 bolt and not a Dana 44 like it is now. I have already swapped in a disk brake kit on the front so I would need to swap that over to the new axle if I replace it. This Blazer will never see a reason to need 4x4. However, I want to make it functional as the rest of the truck is nice. Thoughts? Opinions?



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