Originally Posted by LONGBOX55
I think the splines are the same, but the axle is larger in diameter. There may also be a length difference, and I do know that the truck has different length axles on each side.


Are you saying that while the splines would be the same, the smaller diameter
5 lug axle would not work because of the difference in bearing size?

The parts catalogs do not specify a difference between 5 or 6 lug
drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, or front and rear wheel bearings.
Info from Classic Parts and Jim Carter.

Jerry

1 1951 Chev Panel with a 350 small block, automatic tranny.
1 2004 Chev 2500 HD pickup... stock
1 1950 Chev 5 window pickup; 261 c.i. engine, 4 on the floor.

With lots of time and money, any Stovebolt can be restored.