My '82 had 4.5".
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear end |
Does anyone know if an 8 3/4 rear out of a 1970 1/2 ton truck would be the same width as my 85 1/2 ton with the 8 1/4? Over all, and spring perches? I have my eye on one and I was wondering how much will need to be changed to make it work. Oh, and would the bolt patterns be the same? Thanks Rick |
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| Author: | sixinthehead [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:04 pm ] |
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AFAIK, it should bolt in, but I think the 85 has the larger bolt pattern (5x5"). |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pattern |
Yes my 85 has the 5 on 5". Are the older ones 4 1/2" |
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| Author: | Mroldfart2u [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pattern |
Quote: Yes my 85 has the 5 on 5". Are the older ones 4 1/2"
Yep...
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:58 pm ] |
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My '82 had 4.5".
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| Author: | Mike_64_Valiant [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:42 pm ] |
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I have parted out a couple 70s-80s dodge pick ups all 4x4s and they have had 5 on 5 0r 5 on 4.5 It had to do with wether the front axle had manual hubs or not. Front manual should be 5 on 5 and the back axle would match in that case. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:09 pm ] |
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Well, mine is a 2WD. But if the 82 could have 5 X 4 1/2" then I could swap front rotors and get to a pattern to match my new 8 3/4. That would be fine too. A lot more rim choices! Rick |
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| Author: | Romeo Furio [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:19 pm ] |
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I think 84/85 was the transition period,I had a 84 that was 4 1/2. |
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