14 bolt rear SF vs. FF

[SmokinLB7]

Alright so i have been searching around but cannot find it. What is the dissadvantage to having the Semi Float 14 bolt? Everyone has full float but i can get a really good deal on a SF. But i dont want to buy it if it is going to be horrible. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps a confused kid out.

Zach

 

[big83chevy4x4]

one dissadvantage is it is semi float, if you break and axle shaft (doubtfull you would) the whole tire/drum axle will walk its way out.

i ran a 14bsf for a long time, the only reason im going to FF is gears are cheaper, and i question the longevity with the new big block

 

[atho]

Lockers are cheaper for a 14bff as well. What are you trying to do with your truck?

If you want to keep 6 lugs, the 14bsf is an upgrade over a 10 or 12 bolt rear. If it's an 8-lug, pass on it. 14bff are insanely common.

 

[SmokinLB7]

Those are good points. Thanks for the advice. I guess that i will wait a bit for another FF to come my way.

I am going to rock crawler it. I will be running 38.5's with a 6" lift. So i need some meat.

 

[obijuan]

thats dana60 front territory brotha.

 

[SmokinLB7]

thats dana60 front territory brotha.

Im gonna do that too brotha

 

[BL1TZKRIEG]

sorry for the hijack

can you convert a 14ff to six lug ?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

there is no real conversion to six lug but you can use spacer/adapters and somebody was working on or had a kit for it but the end cost was way too much...... try searching the topic, it has been covered here before

 

[AZ79K5Project]

sorry for the hijack

can you convert a 14ff to six lug ?

The adapters are insanely pricey. Cheaper to buy 8 lug outers and new wheels.