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Rustbucket

February 19th, 2013 06:24 AM

Tech question

Is anyone familiar with this axle conversion kit?

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...XLE-KIT-5-LUG/

It lists as 1965-up, but I'm wondering if it will still work on a '61 Dana 10 bolt (limited slip and 3.07 gears).

raycow

February 19th, 2013 03:17 PM

Re: Tech question

Nope, it won't work. The shafts in that kit are intended for the GM 12 bolt truck rear axle. This rear is a totally different design from the Dana.

On the other hand, any machine shop should be able to redrill your present shafts to the 5-lug pattern, and it won't cost any $350 either.

Ray

BarryGMC

February 19th, 2013 08:53 PM

Re: Tech question

The last set I had drilled for a jeep cost me $75.00. Drill baby drill!

Rustbucket

February 19th, 2013 09:57 PM

Re: Tech question

Thanks, it was in with a mess of parts that I got. I'll hang onto it until I have a 12-bolt app I can use it on.

-Pat

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