14 bolt axle

[bigbadtruck]

alright i have a 86 k10 (wish i had a blazer, but thats another story) with 10 bolts and 35's, im lookin to run 39s but keep my 6 lug pattern (low budget), what do i need to do to run 6 bolts instead of the 8 on a 14 bolt??? i know i need a semi floater 14 bolt so if anyone could help me figure out where i could get a semi floater if u know what model truck would have one and what kit or supplies i need to run 6 lug and any suggestions if this is a good idea or a waste of my time----thanks fellow wheelers /\RoCk On/\ <font color="black"> </font>

 

[dhdescender]

Why do you "need" a semi-float 14bolt? The Full floaters are (imho) by far the better choice. A full floating 14bbolt is found in 3/4T Trucks. They're also found in some flatbed 1 tons, but you will have to relocate the spring perches.

As far as semi-floaters, I have never even considered on in my truck, so I'm not 100% sure on the application.

 

[TONYP]

add some info to your profile...what state etc:
this is what I used on a 14bolt FF axle to keep my 6 lug rims...

 

[heavy4x4]

'86-later 3/4 ton 4x4 suburbans and pickups come with a 14 bolt semi-floater. If you get one from a pickup, it will have to be either an '86 or '87 unless you want to cut off the spring perches and relocate them. Find a K20/K2500 suburban from '86-'91 and you'll be golden. The 14 bolt SF is far better than the 10 bolt...definitely get the SF or FF if you're going with 39's. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[thatK30guy]

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'86-later 3/4 ton 4x4 suburbans and pickups come with a 14 bolt semi-floater. If you get one from a pickup, it will have to be either an '86 or '87 unless you want to cut off the spring perches and relocate them. Find a K20/K2500 suburban from '86-'91 and you'll be golden. The 14 bolt SF is far better than the 10 bolt...definitely get the SF or FF if you're going with 39's. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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To make the search easier, the 14SF was put into produuction in '81 and runs up to current date. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[heavy4x4]

You know, that's kinda what I thought. I know I've seen the 14 bolt SF in earlier years than '86, but I wasn't sure when they started putting them under those trucks with regularity, so I figured I'd just say '86. Thanks that14boltguy...errr...thatK30guy. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

 

[k20]

Some 14Sf's are 6 lug from the factory, friend had an 88 light duty 4/4 ton and it has 6 lug rear, my 87 3/4ton has 8 lug 14SF. Dont know about spring perches on the 88 though.

 

[rjfguitar]

To find a 14bSF 6 lug look for a 3/4ton light duty pickup. I THINK the spring perches need to be moved but not positive. They are only in 88' later trucks though so forget all the other earlier years for the 6 lugger. QUESTION: Why do you want a SF and stay 6 lug. a 10bolt front and a 6lug 14SF is great for a truck that needs a little bit more strength in the rear but it's not really a "strong" combo. With 39's(IMHO) you are out of that "needind a little extra beef in the back" range. You need to go 1ton. My guess is that you have nice 6 lug rims, bit the bullet and sell, find a 1ton set and buy new wheels. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Oh yeah, and 6 lugger 14bSF's are going for like 800 bucks around here.

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85K5 3/4ton,14boltFF,10bolt, 9"lift,35"boggers, 16.5x14welds
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[thezentree]

sorry to kinda hijack the thread, but while yall are on the topic, the 14BFF axles are all 10.5" ring gear, with the angular centersection, correct?

 

[rjfguitar]

yep, 10.5ring gear and the pumpkin has no round edges, good looking rearend in my opinion, compared to a 10bolt. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[SUBFAN]

Yes.

Welcome to the sight, you are already on the right track with your first post being about a 14FF....


Have fun browsing around, and feel free to ask any questions you want.... /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[thezentree]

lol, yall sold me, i'm spendin the $25 for a full membership. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rjfguitar]

right on man! You will enjoy your membership. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[SUBFAN]

I think of it as an interactive magazine subscription. Who wants to mail off a question and wait 2 years for a lame answer that just leaves you scratching your head?

Now back to the topic at hand....

 

[Beast388]

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I think of it as an interactive magazine subscription. Who wants to mail off a question and wait 2 years for a lame answer that just leaves you scratching your head?

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Exactly!! Definately the way to look at it, my friend!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[bigbadtruck]

hey thanks yall for the info, i was told i need a SF 14B to change to 6 lug - and someone was right when posting i have some really good weld racing rims i dont wanna sell b/c they look DAMN good! but does that cancel the strenth of a 14B if u put 6 lug on it, im not really catchin on to the answers- so please someone help me! im an amateur in the whole wheelin scene- thanx