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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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Will the rear axle from a 99 grand fit it a 98 grand?
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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No, the tread width is wider, the spring seats are farther apart, and the control arms mount differently. Upper is a ball mount on top of the diff.

Also, the wheel bolt pattern is 5x5, not your 4.5x5.
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Old Sep 6, 2017 | 10:57 PM
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That takes care of that. Thanks.
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