ok, got a OLD 8.75 with the nutz on the axle ends, can i use neawer axles?

ok, i have a 8.75 in my car, but when i took the wheel off, i see it has the big nuts at the ends. someone already did the mod to where the drum comes right off, but i want to do away with them completley. will axles out of another 8.75 a body work without major work or money?