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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Front end swap
Will the front end from an '81 work in a '65. I know up through '79 does, but want to know about an '81.

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No. Steering gear on different side of axle.

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Wow that was quick!
Thanks John.
OK another? How 'bout the rear-end? Same vehicle.
 
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It will but you will have to cut both spring perches off and move them in. The rear was widened in 73 to track the I-beam front that was widened in 65.

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Yea, I knew about hte spring perches, but wondered if it was gonna be a Dana 60. I know at some point they went to a Sterling.
 
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