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48chevy · 09-16-2009, 07:12 AM

ridin' high

in my case the front axle is 6" wider then the rear. i'm measuring from brake backing plate to backing plate. the front axle measures 60" and the axle on the truck measures 51". on the rear the 4x4 axle measures 54" and the axle on the truck measures 521/2". i think the rear axle will work as it is, just the front will need to be narrowed.

on the front axle what sets the castor? is it the spring purchases? or are the knuckles used to set the castor?

thanks for the help

09-16-2009, 07:12 AM	#7
48chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: lindsay,ok Posts: 8	Re: 4x4 axle questions ridin' high in my case the front axle is 6" wider then the rear. i'm measuring from brake backing plate to backing plate. the front axle measures 60" and the axle on the truck measures 51". on the rear the 4x4 axle measures 54" and the axle on the truck measures 521/2". i think the rear axle will work as it is, just the front will need to be narrowed. on the front axle what sets the castor? is it the spring purchases? or are the knuckles used to set the castor? thanks for the help