97 z71 rearend

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O yes, completely changing front and back to 6 lug. It's easier to find wheels etc for 6 than for the 5, and a lot cheaper too
 

Donnie Yukonie

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O yes, completely changing front and back to 6 lug. It's easier to find wheels etc for 6 than for the 5, and a lot cheaper too
:think: really? did not know that, but id say go for it then def post pics and a thread of the swap
 

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find a 2wd 2500ld. 6 lug and narrow than 4wd and 9.5 ring gear versus 8.5 ya got now. will still have g80 possibly. they arent all that great , 3 of my buddies have exploded on them
 

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find a 2wd 2500ld. 6 lug and narrow than 4wd and 9.5 ring gear versus 8.5 ya got now. will still have g80 possibly. they arent all that great , 3 of my buddies have exploded on them

^^This might be your best option. The G80 in the 14 bolts is not terrible either. It's better than the 10 bolt for sure.
 

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