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86 k5 chevy dana 70 in k5 ?

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Hello I'm new to this. I have a 86 k5 blazer that I'm wanting to swap axles from 1/2 ton to one ton. I have a macth set d60 and d70 dual axle. I've already got a 6 inch lift kit and rear disc brake conversion kit for the 70 axle. The measurementof the spring pearch is a little narrow then the 10 bolt under it. If anyone has any info that could help me I'd appreciate it. Thanks
 
You'll have to move the spring perches on the 70, 1 ton rear springs are more narrow than 1/2 and 3/4 tons. The shock mounts are positioned differently as well. The front 60 is 95% bolt in with the possible exception of brake hoses (depending on year). The rear u-joint on the 70 is different but you may be about to cheat with a conversion u-joint.

Now the hard part.... The dually axles are considerably wider than single wheel axles so stance and wheel selection come in to play. Regular wheels will give the truck a super wide stance and you'll have to watch the front tire for fender contact as it will have a larger front to rear sweep when turning. A popular option when using dually axles is to go with H1 Hummer wheels. The H1 wheels have a negative offset that tucks them under the truck more, when used on the dually axles they will give a more normal stance.

You can search the "Garage" forum for threads about this conversion. Honestly, you're not going to find a lot of example trucks that use a rear 70 but don't let that discourage you, it's a fine axle to use.
 


I have been on my 70 for several years now. I love it. It's no different than putting in a 14 bolt other than the width. I made my own perches and shock setup.
I run h1 beadlocks currently with srw 14 bolt hubs on it. 77" wms.

Later I will run stock drw hubs at 74" wms with 5" backspace wheels so I can run magic tires. I will just use some wheel spacers up front to match.
 
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I didn't realize you had a 70 obijuank5, deep gears?
 
4.56 with a full spool. i have the nv4500 with a doubler for the deep gears.
 
Ah... nv4500 envy... I wish I had o/d. The tight "modern" 5 spd would be nice to, the sm465 is good but sloppy.
 
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