Posted by Oscar on Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 1:11AM :
Maybe Don can answer this one.
I have a 61 W100 with the 6bolt axles like the late 50's power giants or the m715's. I also have a set of w200 64 8 bolt axles. Both axles sets will need to be gone through (new bearing, kingpins,tie rod ends,etc) before the truck is ready for use. I have 5 rims (7.50-16) and 6 8.50x17.5 for the 6 bolt axles and no rims for the 8 bolt axles (but they are easy to get).
Which axles do folks suggest I setup and run?
Are parts for the 6 bolt axles still available?
I intend to use the truck mostly as my ride with perhaps some trips to Moab for some pictures and 3+ to 4 grade trails. I have both the \6 that is original and the 318 from the 64 w200 I can swap in. I like the look of the 6 bolt gear but I want something I can trust for those off highway trips.
thanks
oscar
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