Control Arms - Spindles 2wd

[95whtZR2]

The Truck: 89 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton single cab, short bed 2wd with 5.7L

 

The Problem: rear axle has clunk

 

The Fix: I have a friend who is willing to give me a light duty 3/4 ton rear axle. This axle has 6 lugs which leaves the problem of having 2 different lug patterns on my truck.

 

The question: Will light duty 3/4 ton control arms fit on my 1/2 ton. Or will a 3/4 ton spindle fit on 1/2 ton control arms?

 

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thank You

Paul Jones

[SS Crew]

Check the spines on your driveshaft that goes into the trans, they might be dry and not sliding in and out smoothly. Just a little grease or lube should help.

 

Get your minds out of the gutter!

 

If you change rear ends, just change the axles or run adapters.

[mcreyaufmiller]

The Truck: 89 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton single cab, short bed 2wd with 5.7L

 

The Problem:  rear axle has clunk

 

The Fix:  I have a friend who is willing to give me a light duty 3/4 ton rear axle.  This axle has 6 lugs which leaves the problem of having 2 different lug patterns on my truck. 

 

The question:  Will light duty 3/4 ton control arms fit on my 1/2 ton.  Or will a 3/4 ton spindle fit on 1/2 ton control arms? 

 

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thank You

Paul Jones

 

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If I remember correctly, they should interchange. I have put that year spindles and rotors on a 1970, that was a direct bolt on. Maybe someone else would know for sure.