Topic: Message #628904

[Prismo]

Trailer is looking good! 

 I was just wondering though, why wait for a complete 4x4 axle to do the SOA?  Don't the axle shafts interchange with the 2wd stuff? If so, why not just flip the axle you have to make a SOA? Which will also raise the pinion in the 3rd member for additional clearance and will aid in minimizing damage to it since it can be used as a spare.  Then just swap the shafts if you're looking to make it a 6 lugger.    I don't know if you've considered this, just a thought. 

Not worth the hassle to flip it to be honest. Might as well put the other axle in if I am going to hassle with it. That axle is early 80's 2wd, a 7.5" diff vs 8", 55" width compared to the 58.5" width of the newer rear axle I will replace it with.