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......This front axle is the exact same as what would be in a D300-700 2 wheel drive truck or Dodge motorhome....8 lug disc brake front with brand new $65.00 brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, lug nuts and U bolts to attatch to springs.......figured I'd offer it here before ebay or cut
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Re: Anyone need an 8 lug front straight axle??
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JimmieD
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Posts: 1,090
Date: December 29, 2011 09:34AM
Thanks, Terry! And Brit, I didn't know until I stuck one under my Townie, just what it was I had. Yep, BIG difference!
A couple of other nice things about the Elliots: most of the big trucks are lower mileage because they weren't used as daily drivers like a 1/2 ton or even 3/4 ton. Bearing surfaces are in better shape with lots more miles to go.
Also it seems the big trucks are less likely to have been in fender benders or bashing around over really rough roads, so these axles are a little less likely to be bent out of shape.
A couple of other nice things about the Elliots: most of the big trucks are lower mileage because they weren't used as daily drivers like a 1/2 ton or even 3/4 ton. Bearing surfaces are in better shape with lots more miles to go.
Also it seems the big trucks are less likely to have been in fender benders or bashing around over really rough roads, so these axles are a little less likely to be bent out of shape.
