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Transmissions and Rear Ends Three on the tree or four in the floor? Shift it all here.

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Old February 19th, 2013, 06:24 AM
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Is anyone familiar with this axle conversion kit?

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...XLE-KIT-5-LUG/

It lists as 1965-up, but I'm wondering if it will still work on a '61 Dana 10 bolt (limited slip and 3.07 gears).
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Old February 19th, 2013, 03:17 PM
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Nope, it won't work. The shafts in that kit are intended for the GM 12 bolt truck rear axle. This rear is a totally different design from the Dana.

On the other hand, any machine shop should be able to redrill your present shafts to the 5-lug pattern, and it won't cost any $350 either.

Ray

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Old February 19th, 2013, 08:53 PM
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The last set I had drilled for a jeep cost me $75.00. Drill baby drill!
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Old February 19th, 2013, 09:57 PM
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Thanks, it was in with a mess of parts that I got. I'll hang onto it until I have a 12-bolt app I can use it on.

-Pat
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