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| | | | Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 13 | I have a 1997 gmc sierra (4x4) that is no longer drivable. I also have a 1952 chevy truck that I want to do a resto-mod on. My question is: Can I use the differential, axle, shocks, etc from the 1997 gmc and put them on the 1952 chevy? The 1997 measures 60" across from where the axle bolts on to the backing plate.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,201 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,201 | You need to measure from where the rims touch the rear rotors or brake drums. That maybe what you meant, if not, you measured from the wrong location. I suspect it's way to wide. Also, shocks, springs and sway bar will be for a much heavier truck, ride may suffer.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Are both same weight(1/2 ton or 3/4 ton) or different? Do the wheel bolt patterns match? How do the widths compare?
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You'll find that measuring from the wheel mount surfaces that the '97 axle will be too wide.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 13 | Thanks for all the responses. I guess in some way I knew it would be too wide, but I was holding out hope since it wouldn't have cost me any $$$. | | |
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