Another dumb one by me

[Big Blzn]

Will these hubs for a 77 3/4ton truck fit on my '72 blazer d44 for the 8-lug conversion I'm trying to accomplish? I have internal locking hubs now.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=4286&PartType=1335&PTSet=A

 

[4X4HIGH]

You will also need to change the spindles as the inner bearing on that hub is larger than your current hubs use.

 

[kennyw]

Yep, wheel bearings/spindles are different as well. You can use a 3/4 ton bearing hub up to ~'75-'76 with the external lockouts and keep the same spindles and wheel bearings at least.

 

[Big Blzn]

Yep, wheel bearings/spindles are different as well. You can use a 3/4 ton bearing hub up to ~'75-'76 with the external lockouts and keep the same spindles and wheel bearings at least.

Cool. SO, I will either get the hubs from a '75-'76 or can I get the hubs and spindles from a '77-mid '80ish too and replace the bearins and seals? Both ways I should be good, right? If so, thanks for the insight fellas.
Hoby

 

[kennyw]

Basically if you go to the newer 3/4 ton hubs with internal lockouts, plan on replacing backing plates, bearing hubs, spindles, stub shafts and bearings as a minimum.

If you go to the older style hubs with external lockouts, backing plates, bearing hubs and lockouts are the minimum.

 

[Big Blzn]

Thanks for the input fellas. I just remembered this post from late last year which explains everything I need to know and is a good tool to use for noobs like me looking to do the conversion. Thanks guys.
Hoby

http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219656