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**BlueBullet** · 12-24-2014, 03:14 PM

I am working in refurbishing my '72 K10 and I am in need of some help with identifying my rear axle. The only numbers I can find are the ones pictured. It looks like it is obviously not the original axles since spring perches have been moved. Also wondering if the u bolt setup is right. I just ordered a skyjacker 2.5" soft ride. If not what would I need to correct and will I have any other issues with staying with this axle setup.
Thanks Nathan

obijuan · 12-24-2014, 05:32 PM

Pretty standard Chevy 12 bolt.

**kwmech** · 12-24-2014, 09:47 PM

Minnesota sure takes its toll on steel doesn't it

**BlueBullet** · 12-24-2014, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Minnesota sure takes its toll on steel doesn't it

Depends on where you are in Minnesota. But yes we have rust.

andrewmp6 · 12-25-2014, 01:52 AM

Yeah its a 12 bolt if you ever need help iding a axle http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

**BlueBullet** · 12-25-2014, 01:33 PM

I know it is a GM 12 bolt looking for answers on specifics. As stated above. By looking through threads the axle seems to be modify correctly.
Thanks Nathan

andrewmp6 · 12-26-2014, 12:39 AM

Look on top of the passenger side axle tube for a stamping code.

12-24-2014, 03:14 PM	#1
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Rear Axle Questions I am working in refurbishing my '72 K10 and I am in need of some help with identifying my rear axle. The only numbers I can find are the ones pictured. It looks like it is obviously not the original axles since spring perches have been moved. Also wondering if the u bolt setup is right. I just ordered a skyjacker 2.5" soft ride. If not what would I need to correct and will I have any other issues with staying with this axle setup. Thanks Nathan Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

12-24-2014, 05:32 PM	#2
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Rear Axle Questions Pretty standard Chevy 12 bolt.

12-24-2014, 09:47 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,397	Re: Rear Axle Questions Minnesota sure takes its toll on steel doesn't it

12-25-2014, 01:52 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Rear Axle Questions Yeah its a 12 bolt if you ever need help iding a axle http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

12-25-2014, 01:33 PM	#6
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Rear Axle Questions I know it is a GM 12 bolt looking for answers on specifics. As stated above. By looking through threads the axle seems to be modify correctly. Thanks Nathan __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

12-26-2014, 12:39 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Rear Axle Questions Look on top of the passenger side axle tube for a stamping code.



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