Posted by TParker (IP: 4.33.1.93) on August 03, 1999 at 14:57:07:
In Reply to: Big Three Part 3 - Swapping out the Rear End posted by Mark on August 03, 1999 at 10:16:49:
1st if your 4 lug differential is an 8" you can swap just the axle's, they are the same (28spline) just different # of lugs. you will need the drums and baking plate with all of the shoes and stuff. the lines will unhook from the 4lug set up and hook right up to the 5lug set up. If you don't have an 8" you will need to take the whole thing. the origonal lines and emergency calble will hook up to the 8". you can use the origonal springs but I recomend getting new springs. you should also change the universal joint while you have it apart. If you get lucky and only have to change the axles I would also have new bearings pressed on, local machine shop should be able to do this. Good luck and I hope this helps.