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Old 09-20-2011, 05:14 PM   #1
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53 project: running gear

Hey, so im trying to decide what kind of axles to put under the 53 power wagon. Im thinkin dana 70 set. or dana 80 front and 14 bolt rear. or should i get crazy and run rockwells? My buddy has a set for 1500$ right now...
 
Old 09-21-2011, 09:01 AM   #2
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hard to beat rockwells for the money spent. if you can get by with pinion brakes.
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I think now they have outer brake kits for the rockwells. but a 80 front and 14 rear sounds beefy..heavy a 80 and 80 is beefy.. what do you want to do with the truck...
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