2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission swapping out rear axle from a 2001 into my 98...

[C. Harlan]

has anyone done this?? I am thinking I am going to get everything all the way from the master cylinder and brake lines, to the E brake cables & such... has anyone done this swap?? Also, I am getting a Dana 70... I have an 80 in mine right now, but I couldnt pass up $175 for a full rear end with discs, especially since my ring & pinion is shot... I need the disc brakes to pull my 9,000lb boat.

 

[JTruelove]

swapping out rear axle from a 2001 into my 98..

Chris,



Just did this in November. Check my threads. BTW, the 02 I purchased didn't have the anti-spin locker in it. I just took the one out of my 99 Very happy with the turn out.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

One thing is the newer axle is a least an inch longer, which would be more noticeable if it's going on a 2wd truck because the rear tires will sit out a little farther than the fronts.

 

[JPulliam]

Previous owner did it to mine.