Rear axle fitments
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I would not think as the rears still only do about 30% of the braking. If OP wanted to replace it I would do hydro boost
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Disc brakes are more efficient though, and also require a larger fluid volume. Probably a good idea to check part numbers, and see if the master is different. I would bet money that the proportioning valve is different though.
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The worst thing about running rear disk brakes is that they usually get rocks/debris stuck in between the rotor/caliper, I prefer drums as I do lots of gravel/muck driving. Drums will less maintenance than disks, but if you tow heavy you need large disk brakes/engine exhaust brake,
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You want a corporate 9.25 rear diff, every 1500 truck will have one. Ideally, you want something from a 98 to 01, older axles will work, going back to 94, and maybe even earlier, but, I think the rear wheel speed sensor connector is different. Just need to swap out for the correct sensor. (steel the one out of your rear end.)
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I picked up an axle from an 01. However I didn't look close enough. The 01 has a flange that I unbolted the driveshaft from, while my 98 does not - its just shaft to u joint to pinion yoke. I don't have all the right terminology I'm sure. Can I just pull the pinion nut and swap the assemblies?
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Obviously I haven't done this before, kind of the goal of a drop in... Lol
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You pull the tires, drums, and rear driveshaft. Spin the pinion with a in lbs torque wrench. Get a reading. Then you tighten the new pinion nut slowly until you spin it and get the same reading. If you don't you'll ruin the rear end. Best best is to just get that flange for your driveshaft
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I picked up an axle from an 01. However I didn't look close enough. The 01 has a flange that I unbolted the driveshaft from, while my 98 does not - its just shaft to u joint to pinion yoke. I don't have all the right terminology I'm sure. Can I just pull the pinion nut and swap the assemblies?