86 chevy axle swap

[mudslut77]

If im switching from half to 3/4 ton axles is there any thing I need to change such as u joints u bolt mounts would like to kno asap lookin to do it this weekend

[marshall]

yes, rear joint will be different, they make a combination joint for like $25.oo, new u-bolts, and the perches the bolts go thru on top of the spring are different. front joint and calipers should work.

[old school truck dude]

How are the perches different? What has to be done to make it work?

[marshall]

How are the perches different? What has to be done to make it work?

on the rear the housing is thicker, and the u-bolts are a little farther apart. i have made some with 3/8" plate if you dont have the correct ones.

[old school truck dude]

Are you talking about what I call the leaf retaining plate - the one you put your u-bolts through and then put the flat washers and nuts to hold the rear end to the leaf? The perches are welded on to the rear end housing. Its late and im confused lol

[marshall]

i did say perches, but said 'that the bolts go thru on top of the spring', but yes, i can also start calling it a leaf retaining plate, i guess i was thinking it was perched on top of the springs?

[old school truck dude]

If we keep talkin about perches, I will have to go fishin  

[KORNBREAD]

If we keep talkin about perches, I will have to go fishin 

LMFAO!!!!!!!............that was to funny.

[Kyle]

If we keep talkin about perches, I will have to go fishin 

LMFAO!!!!!!!............that was to funny.

[72 Bogger]

If we keep talkin about perches, I will have to go fishin 

LMFAO!!!!!!!............that was to funny.

[4x4xdodgeman]

1/2 ton tubes are 2 1/2", 3/4 and 1tons tubes are 3". in the rear end.  the girl friend would like some fresh perch to!!!!

[old school truck dude]

You get a line, I'll get a pole, we'll go down to the fishin hole, yup yup