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Old 08-22-2012, 05:48 PM
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Im looking to do a drum swap on my 04 and I need to know if the axles are different. Im supposed to be picking up axles and brakes from a junkyard tomorrow but idk if I need the axles or not. Can someone please clarify?
Old 08-22-2012, 07:03 PM
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I did the swap on my buddy's truck a couple years ago, but I can't remember what was the difference. I know the brake breeder was off. I think when actully went from drums back to disc but like I said I can't remember
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They're the same, you don't need different axles
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Thanks so much guys!! saving me some money!!
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The axles are different. One set is longer than the other
Old 08-22-2012, 07:59 PM
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damn! can someone who did it before confirm it either way?
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I wanna say the whole rearend is different width. Maybe something like 3/8 difference. You might wanna just get the whole rearend lol
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I have been running O5 drum brakes I stole off a yard rear for many months with no issues. Search my old threads I did a thread on it with some tips for the install. Did NOT swap axles.
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Thanks guys. Ill just get the brakes and if for some reason I need to Ill get the axles. Slowec, I saw your thread and thanks for the helpful tips
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Hey man I'm over here in Gulfport and I have a complete drum rearend laying around if you end needing one.


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