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 Post subject: 1980 chevy luv
PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:37 pm 
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my rear axle or gear box is going out and trying to find comparable parts. i found a 1972 rear axle so im wondering which years are able to swap with my 80 luv thanks janine


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:36 am 
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i do believe that the 72-80 spring perches are the same (measure them)

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:50 pm 
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The 3rd member should swap into the '80 axle housing but the ratio will be 4.56 rather than the '80's 4.10 ratio. Also two of the studs may be the wrong length.

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