How to Buy Junkyard Axles
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Here’s how you can score a full-floating GM 14-bolt with 4.10 gears for $75. If you are building up a 1/2-ton truck then look for a ’73-’83 3/4-ton Suburban or pickup like we found. The 14-bolts from these trucks will have the spring perches in the same place as your 1/2-ton axle. A 14-bolt from a van is 3 inches wider than a pickup or Blazer, and can be used to widen the rear track width of your truck. However, to use the van housing you will have to move the spring perches. Pull the differential cover to make sure everything is still there and that it doesn’t have a Gov-Loc. Remember, a Detroit Locker ($328) will only bolt into an open carrier. By pulling the axle from the truck yourself you can save money and get a feel for what type of life the axle has led. View Related Article
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GMC Acadia Research
Consider the GMC Acadia for your next new car, and browse reviews featuring information on test drives, comparisons, options and features. The Acadia has a V6 standard engine producing 288 horsepower, and . The GMC Yukon and the Dodge Dakota are other vehicles that might interest you.
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