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by Nakashige » Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:07 pm

If it comes down to lift issues I can register it in vt but its just more work
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by chevycrew » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:23 pm

Keep in mind, my front axle is 73.5" wide as it sits with 17x9 wheels and 4.5" backspace. That gives me about 6" tire outside the fender. To get a 65" wide 44, your staying 5 lug?
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by Nakashige » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:33 pm

I would convert it to Chevy 6 lug. Looks like I really need the D44 from a f250 which is 68.5 and when its converted to 6 lug gm its 66.5
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by chevycrew » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:35 pm

Yep, only 1.5" narrower per side than a 60.
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by Nakashige » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:41 pm

I am at 66 now with the spacers thats why I am thinking about the D44 still. If I could find a D44 within a 8 hour drive I would take it with out a issue.
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by Nakashige » Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:03 am

Found my parts :) steve do you have that build for your wifes truck?
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by chevycrew » Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:41 am

http://www.planet4x4.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10727

I dont remember if I linked the photos, or attached them, you may have to sign up to see the pics. Good axle info on the first page.
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by Nakashige » Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:00 pm

Thanks Steve going to pick the D44 in the morning
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by Nakashige » Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:05 pm

Steve the 44 lock right work well for it as a dd
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by chevycrew » Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:15 pm

Lock right in the front? yeah it will work fine. I have a Spartan Locker (lock right on crack) in my front 60 of my crawler, its great on and off road.
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by janesy86 » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:34 am

Nakashige wrote:Thanks Steve going to pick the D44 in the morning


Sweet! Can't wait to seethe progress and see it out on the trails with us in the future! SO what are your plans for the rear?
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by Nakashige » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:39 pm

Rear is going to be a 14 bolt Semi Float on leaf springs
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by Nakashige » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:27 pm

Saga continues Axle shafts are hard to find
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by chevycrew » Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:52 pm

Check the lengths... The only hard one should be the long inner. The other 3 shafts can be pulled from a chevy 44.
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by OregTrailBlazin » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:00 pm

I had Dutchman Axles (www.dutchmanaxles.com) build me up a custom pair for my 60, brand new was only 295$ a pair. But I couldn't do the junk yard thing, I had shortend the housing about 9" and all the used axles I could find were tapered.
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by chevycrew » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:35 pm

With the leaf sprung f250 44, there is no interchange for that long shaft. It is rare. If you can't find one you should be able to order one from completeoffroad.com I think the length is little over 34"
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by Nakashige » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:50 pm

Do I buy this Alloy USA 12176 Axle Kit for 530 or Do I buy stock for 450
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by chevycrew » Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:11 pm

Don't buy a kit! You have to use chevy outer shafts and ford inner shafts with the 6 lug.
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by Nakashige » Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:33 pm

Oh I didnt mention Its staying 8 Lug lol
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by Nakashige » Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:40 pm

Also I am Thinking Eaton E Locker in the Front and a Lock Right in the Rear
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