SD Axles in an obs

[Frozen Redneck]

I'm just about done with the back. I picked them up out of an 04 for 350 for the pair.

He wouldn't part with the sway bars, some I'm shopping for swap bars front and rear, but I have 3.73 gears and 4 wheels discs. And aftermarket SD wheels seem to be much more readily available around here!







I'll get more pics as we go! I have a Kingpin D60 for sale, and a 10.25 too. But It feels kinda wore out...

[ol_Blue97]

meause the play in the pinion... 1/8" is brand new so it may feel wore out but it may not be. mine had 3/16" play in the pinion when i sold the rear... had 118k on it.

what are you gonna do bout the spring perches being wider on the SD axles then whats in your truck....???

[Frozen Redneck]

They aren't different enough to matter. Bolted right in.

[ol_Blue97]

the front??? thought it was a lot different

[Frozen Redneck]

3/4 of an inch or so.

[ol_Blue97]

still dont think that is good for the leaf spring bushings. i have senn this swap done b4 and they cut and weld new spring perches on.... just what i have seen.

[terryknight]

i have heard of people doing them that way frank. i don't think i would

[Frozen Redneck]

Originally Posted by ol_Blue97

still dont think that is good for the leaf spring bushings. i have senn this swap done b4 and they cut and weld new spring perches on.... just what i have seen.

It's in and good so far, I'll definitely keep an eye on it though.

How do you like your 3.73? That was the main purpose here. I got the axles for how much a gear set for the front costs, so i figure wth!?

[351fifty]

yeah i saw your for sale thread on the KP axle, but i just wish it were closer lol, how they ride so far?

[Frozen Redneck]

Turning radius is so much better than the kp! I'm still on obs springs so the ride isn't much different. Nice to have 4x4 again though!