Truman K

What rear axle assembly should I be looking for? I know it must be a 4.10, Ive read gm 14 bolts or Dana 70 but not sure exactly what I’m looking for

Here’s some more pictures without wheel off, I will post some tomorrow when I get back to my shop

Thanks! I will post a picture tomorrow when I’m at the shop, and look into having it weighed. I am pretty well connected as far as mechanics go, so I trust as long as I find the right axle I can either do the work myself or find someone to help me. The plan is to live in it, so cost isn’t a concern.

So would I still need to replace the tag axle with a torsion axle? Is it ok to change from dually to single with the tag axle?

Thanks for the advice and heads up! I will definitely consider this. Are you familiar with what type of axle would replace the foolie one? I just need to know what I’m looking for in order to find it.

Would this mean I stick with the 5 lug pattern on both the tag and foolie axle?

I am looking for the right axle to replace my foolie axle on my 1980 dolphin and I have no idea what I’m looking for, I just need the to know the right axle I can find and swap out to make this thing road safe again!

Here are some photos of what I’m talking about with the tag axle.

So if I’m understanding you correctly, keep the foolie axle, but only use one tire? Then add the torsion axle to the tag axle for more weight capacity?

I do not know the length at the moment, I can find out tomorrow. It is the model with the tag axle if that helps. If I am replacing it, do you know what axle would fit? I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but I have friends and family that are mechanics that would help if I found the right axle. I will post pictures tomorrow when I get to my shop!

I am trying to find out more info on replacing my rear axle for my 1980 dolphin. would buying a rear axle from a model without the recall be acceptable fit? And what about the tag axle? Would anything have to be done with that or just the dually? if not what axle would be recommended to replace the recalled axle

It has the 5 lugs, any idea how much of a concern/cost of getting new 6 lugs would be?