Which is the best axle for a 1 ton truck?
Which is the best axle for a 1 ton truck?
The tiny half-ton axle shafts are sure to snap in extreme off road conditions so it is time for an axle upgrade. The strongest axle combination General Motors offered to the public in their trucks was their 1-ton series, namely the coveted Dana 60 front and the rear 14 Bolt full floater axles.
Can a half ton axle be used off road?
Large tires, nasty off-road obstacles and a heavy right foot are recipes for disaster on off-road trails miles from spare parts! The tiny half-ton axle shafts are sure to snap in extreme off road conditions so it is time for an axle upgrade.
What kind of axles did chevynuts have in 1980?
1980: axles for 1/2 tons 3/4 tons, & 1 tons remained the same as 79 model year. trannys, 350 turbo, 400 turbo, 3spd on column, or Sm465. T-case……..Np205 for all 80 models. NOTE:……….The 400 small block offered in GM trucks was being discontinued around this time (either 80 or 81) it had been offered since 74/75.
What’s the difference between 1977 and 1988 axles?
1977-1988 Outers (stub shaft at spindle) is not the same as the above listed 1980-1996 shafts 1980-1982 Passenger side axle shafts (intermediate) are different to accommodate bolt on inner shaft 1983-1996 Passenger side axle shafts (intermediate) are all the same (24.77 inches)
The tiny half-ton axle shafts are sure to snap in extreme off road conditions so it is time for an axle upgrade. The strongest axle combination General Motors offered to the public in their trucks was their 1-ton series, namely the coveted Dana 60 front and the rear 14 Bolt full floater axles.
Large tires, nasty off-road obstacles and a heavy right foot are recipes for disaster on off-road trails miles from spare parts! The tiny half-ton axle shafts are sure to snap in extreme off road conditions so it is time for an axle upgrade.
1980: axles for 1/2 tons 3/4 tons, & 1 tons remained the same as 79 model year. trannys, 350 turbo, 400 turbo, 3spd on column, or Sm465. T-case……..Np205 for all 80 models. NOTE:……….The 400 small block offered in GM trucks was being discontinued around this time (either 80 or 81) it had been offered since 74/75.
Where can I get a one ton axle swap?
It is complete with all necessary parts in one convenient kit. 4wdfactory.com is a great site with a wide variety of parts including axle rebuild kits, suspension parts, brake conversions, fabrication tools, winches, adaptors, etc etc. An all in one shop that should take care of all your needs!
