will the rear end off a 92 chevy 1500 2wd work on a 98 chevy 1500 4wd?
Asked by brickman49240 Nov 22, 2015 at 07:55 PM about the Chevrolet C/K 1500
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I'm looking at a 98 1500 4wd that the rear end seems to be going out on, but have a 92 1500 that's on it's last legs, but has a good rear end in it. Was wondering if I could interchange them?
7 Answers
Number one is the 2 wheel drive is a 5 lug, where as the 4x4 is a 6 lug. Gear ratios would have to match also in order for the 4x4 drive to work properly.
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I have to agree with rowe fast, on the 4 wheel drive, for it to work properly the gear ratio has to match or you risk burning out your 4wd. My 2wd was an exception, i was just swapping to a better gear ratio.
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