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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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im lookin to put 5lug on my truck front end is basically figured out, drillin out the fronts for 5lug pattern removin old studs and installin new studs in the same hub.... the rear though...

how would I go about ordering the axles I plann on shortening my 10bolt, runnin 20x12s in the rear similiar to what 2toneblown had but diffrent design so I gonna have to shorten about 10" i assume, what axles do i order? fbody ones or what? and where? thanks
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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You need to call an axle manufacturer of your choice and they will straighten you out. You need to figure out first how much you are shortening you axle then go from there.
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You need to call an axle manufacturer of your choice and they will straighten you out. You need to figure out first how much you are shortening you axle then go from there.

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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ok thanks
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