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  1. November 17th, 2015, 02:02 PM #1
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    I just got a line on 1981 GMC crew cab dually which is close and the right price. 454 engine. I believe it has the D60 up front and dually D70 rear axle. NP 205 case. Wondering if anyone has done a swap with these parts in their M715. I love to use the axles, power steering, etc on my M715. Engine has about 45,000 on it as well. Wondering if the axles will line up? Perches, driveline angles, hubs up front, etc. I'm already running a 460 with a C6 auto to my NP 200 as is.

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. November 17th, 2015, 02:38 PM #2
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    Chevy D60 fronts can be mounted SUA without much trouble. I don't know about SOA, but can't be that bad.

    The concern with the rear is the width, as the rear springs are very far apart and may hit the brake backing plates.

    Axle width (wheel mounting surface)... The front is about 74.5" IIRC, the rear I don't know.
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    go to billavista,com and you will find the axle bible. tells all the stuff about all the axles. its a wealth of knowledge.
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    I just did those axles in my truck
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  5. November 18th, 2015, 05:43 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by mpdc6d View Post
    I just did those axles in my truck
    Did you use hummer wheels?
    Is that real money?
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  6. November 18th, 2015, 07:47 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ray steadward View Post
    Did you use hummer wheels?
    Yes. It fits really well. Check out my build thread.
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