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1st and 2nd gen axle width

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Old 10-22-2012, 03:46 PM
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1st and 2nd gen axle width
What are the differences in rear axle width from a 1st gen to a second gen? I'm looking at upgrading to an 80.
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curious as well, all i know is that you have to shorten the drive shaft and relocate one of the shock mounts
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I have a '94 and '02 Dana 80 - both SRW... they are about 70" across the wheel mounting surfaces.
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