14 bolt shave

[odoa3]

Shaved the 14 bolt today. First time I have whipped out the sawzall and started hacking on something. I was a little worried about totally ruining a rearend. However the project was easier than I thought. Maybe I am not in as far over my head as I thought. It feels good to be able to get to work on the K5 now that the snow is finally gone.

Starting point-
front view

Rear view

Cuts- Yeah, I can't even draw a straight line, let alone cut one.

Little bit of trimming and some grinding later

Trimmed up the cover and shot some painted on it and it is done.

O.k.- now I need to cut something else

 

[dirtwarrior17]

how much clearence did you gain?

 

[AkMudr]

odoa I'm back in anch. We should hook up sometime and go wheelin. gimme a holler.

 

[odoa3]

I didn't really measure the pieces. I think you gain around a 1" to 1 1/2" or so. Not a whole lot, but still makes it easier for the axle to slide over stuff which was my main goal. These are the pieces from the major cuts.

I did a lot of trimming and grinding after the cuts, so really don't have a firm number for you.


AKMUDR- Sounds good. I am going to be down for at least another month- getting the axles ready to put in and then a tranny swap, and hopefully a lift kit. Not having a garage to use full time really slows things down. Good to hear you made it up.

 

[garlicbreath]

I trimmed mine too, looks pretty close to where you trimmed yours. Let me know if yours leaks like mine does! I have enough cover left for the full head of the bolt to seat up to, but it still leaches gear oil from the bottom.

 

[sled_dog]

I'd trim more if I were you. You can angle towards the front and get rid of the little lip you have going on there.

 

[smokkey1]

cool, here's how I did mine. don't mind the cover I still need to trim it.

 

[smokkey1]

sorry about the size but atleast you can see it better.