14 bolt ff

[eel757]

I have a chance to pick up a 14 bolt ff for 125$ is it worth it?

 

[kennyw]

What gear ratio? Does it match your front axle?

 

[eel757]

Idk on the ratio im getting rid of my 3:73 im not planing on putting it in right away i wnat to to find a dana 60 to go with it it's in the back of a crew cab at junkyard so the spring plates are going to have to move

 

[kennyw]

The price isn't unreasonable, but it is better if it is a ratio you can use (3.73/4.10/4.56 were commonly available stock). If you plan to re-gear, look for a 3.73 or 4.10 ratio axle as they use the more common aftermarket gears.

 

[pblaze725]

That's about how much I paid for mine at a junk yard 1/2 off sale.

I vote yes. They are way easier to Swap gears than a 10 bolt.

 

[rebelgregory]

I paid $500 for a CUCV 14ff with 4.56s and a locker, and $1500 for a matching 60. Wasn't a great deal, but was a little under the going rate in my area (2000-2500). By those standards, I'd say it sounds good. I'd buy it. If for whatever reason you don't use it, it should be easy to sell.

 

[eel757]

That's what I was thinking they also had a 8 lug sf and a bunch of dually axles.

 

[eel757]

Went ahead and bit the bullet and picked up a full float today didn't realize how heavy they are lol

 

[AR_K5]

When I got my D60 and 14bff the guy had them, 4 spring packs, and wheels and tires stuffed in the back of a mini van, that was hilarious.
I'm pretty sure he was a tweaker, cuz he said he loaded them by himself.

 

[Chevy2311]

Is the 14 bolt a direct drop in? With the driveshaft I mean. I have my rear end out right now so if it is ill just throw my 14 bolt in.

 

[kennyw]

Only if it came out of a 3/4 ton. The 1 tons need the spring perches and shock mounts moved.

 

[72blazerguy]

and a conversion u-joint for the driveshaft.

 

[Chevy2311]

Thank y'all for the fast reply, the blazer was a junk when I got it. Still junk but, for $200 couldnt pass. I took the old rusted rear end out and replaced it with a new one out of a 69k10. Noticed it had a broke leaf so I pulled it but while it's out might as well swap in for the 14bolt. Can't remember what I pulled it out of. Just don't want to have a new driveshaft made for the swap.

 

[eel757]

Measure the spring perches on the axles if there the same it should bolt in.

 

[Chevy2311]

Measure the spring perches on the axles if there the same it should bolt in.

I will tomorrow. I had to leave my house to get the brother 'n' law. Got pulled over skipping school and driving with no license.