front axle size

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:02 pm

does anyone know what it is. I know our rear is 7.625" but what size ifs is our front?

thanks

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 8:16 pm

7.25" front

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:17 am

ya and like 26 spline i think

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 2:28 pm

I thought the front was 7.50"

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 9:47 am

No, the 10 bolt GM rear is usually listed as either a 7.5" or 7 5/8". I'm not sure what exatly the differences are, other than 1/8" of an inch.

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:32 pm

adrenalnjunky wrote:No, the 10 bolt GM rear is usually listed as either a 7.5" or 7 5/8". I'm not sure what exatly the differences are, other than 1/8" of an inch.

as far as s-10's are concerned, from what i have heard.

the 10 bolt in the first gens was a 28spline 7.5 10bolt
then the 2nd gens have the 7.625 and i think 28 spline
then the zr2's have the 8.5 30 spline 10bolt

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:26 pm

The front diff is from a Singer sewing machine - and it's about that strong too.

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:37 am

GaryH wrote:The front diff is from a Singer sewing machine - and it's about that strong too.

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:18 am

jarhead · Post by **jarhead** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:25 am

a2b wrote:

WTF was that

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:25 am

Uh, I'm not sure but I think that has something to do with "beating a dead horse".

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:38 pm

GaryH wrote:Uh, I'm not sure but I think that has something to do with "beating a dead horse".

ya i came across it last night and i thought i was hilarious, so i had to post it somewhere

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:40 pm

I'm assuming the translation is "Quit beating a dead horse and go blow yourself?"

At least that's what the end of that one looks like to me.

MS Paint leaves soooo much to the imagination

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 12:52 pm

adrenalnjunky wrote:I'm assuming the translation is "Quit beating a dead horse and go blow yourself?"

At least that's what the end of that one looks like to me.

MS Paint leaves soooo much to the imagination

You know, I think you are right. I didn't really look close enough. Hilarious!

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:04 am

oops, i didnt get the second part. i thought he was just crying about it

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:56 am

I think Brule needs to add a "morning coffee coming out of nose from laughing so hard" emoticon. That was my reaction!

BowtieZR5 · Post by **BowtieZR5** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:22 pm

back to the post. what are the sizes of our axels? front and rear?

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:37 pm

BowtieZR5 wrote:back to the post. what are the sizes of our axels? front and rear?

too small

what size? dont know for sure

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:47 am

I just measured the drivers side axle shaft on my S-10 Blazer and it was 1.1" but that tenth of an inch might be dirt or my not getting the caliper in there straight. Even with the whole thing stripped down, it was pretty tough to get in there. I don't think the shaft looked that big so I don't think I got an accurate reading but even so, 1" isn't very big.

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:09 am

BowtieZR5 wrote:back to the post. what are the sizes of our axels? front and rear?

Are you wanting the ring sizes?

If so it is in the first two posts of this thread.

Front 7.25"
Rear 7.625"

If you are wanting the axle shaft and Half shaft diameters, I don't have that right now.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:42 am

HenryJ wrote:
BowtieZR5 wrote:back to the post. what are the sizes of our axels? front and rear?
Are you wanting the ring sizes?

If so it is in the first two posts of this thread.

Front 7.25"
Rear 7.625"

If you are wanting the axle shaft and Half shaft diameters, I don't have that right now.

Actually, I worded my post wrong. I meant to say "half shaft". Without taking the thing apart, I don't know what the axle shaft size is. I do know the front drives aren't very strong on our trucks and won't take too much abuse, especially with larger tires.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:19 am

BowtieZR5 wrote:back to the post. what are the sizes of our axels? front and rear?

Ok, serious answer. I just pulled the front IFS out from under my '87 S10 Blazer (should be the same) and the right side axle shaft measured 1.13" just inside of the splines. Curiously the left side side was slightly smaller at 1.08". Not sure why.

Oh, and allow me a moment to vent:

MAN, PULLIN' THAT IFS MESS OUT WAS A MAJOR PAIN IN THE ARSE!!!

Ok, venting over. Now resuming normal programming! (and a cold beer)

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:23 am

cold beer?

It's barely noon out East!!!!!!

I'm still nursing my morning coffee here in Louisiana.

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:59 am

adrenalnjunky wrote:cold beer?

It's barely noon out East!!!!!!

I'm still nursing my morning coffee here in Louisiana.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:06 am

AZS10Crew wrote:
adrenalnjunky wrote:cold beer?

It's barely noon out East!!!!!!

I'm still nursing my morning coffee here in Louisiana.
It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

There ya go! (Love that song!)