14b FF out of a Van...

[Swanson52]

Has anyone ever hooked up with one of these? I picked one up today and am wondering if the only thing I need to do is move the spring pads...TIA

 

[jekbrown]

some vans have them in the right place for a K5...

J

 

[djohnsn]

I am using one. I had to move the spring pads and shock mounts. I needed new u-bolts and hold-down plates. You may also need a hybrid u-joint. I had a new driveshaft made (converted to a cv-style).

 

[1Blazin71]

If you run any lift at all you'll probably want to move (rotate) the pads to set a good pinion angle anyway. Most 14B pads are cast and are a bitch to get off. Lots of torching and air chisel will get it done. Good luck.

 

[thebigdaddyof2]

I have one and love it. Most people dont even notice it till I point out the old, cast spring pads. I just left them on (for looks) and welded on new pads- at the pinion angle I wanted.
G30 14BFF is the way to go.