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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 10:56 AM
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axle swap

I can get a complet rear axle from a 2004 and want to put it in my 1995,what do I need for the swap?/ thanks
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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Is it 4x4?
If so, I would check the axle ratio and make sure it is a match first.
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 12:57 PM
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2wd just want disk brakes,have 17 in tires/rims
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 01:03 PM
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I have never used a 3rd gen axle on a 2nd gen, but I could see, leaf spring perch distances apart, leaf spring widths, rear driveshaft U joint and maybe even driveshaft length being different / a problem.
I would recommend checking them both out with a tape measure, checking u-joint #s, and such would be the way to proceed.
You have the 17 inch rims already. so that will not be an issue.
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