14bolt to good to be true?

[IDGMC]

I posted an ad in the local sooper ad for a set of gm axles with 3.73 or lower gears and got a response from a rod and custom shop who has a front and rear 3/4ton (dana44/14bolt) with 4.09/4.10 gears. He says he's hurtin for money and would sell me both for $150.00
So do you think they are junk? or a steal? What is the spacing on the rear leafs need to be to match up to my blazer?

 

[Bluekrow]

It should be a direct bolt in if the axles came out out of a K20 pickup. The axles that came out of a van are a different spring perch width. If you get them you might want to check/change the Bearings and seals before you install them. Goodluck

 

[redneckdude]

definately not too good to be true. 14bs go for cheap as it is, as do 44s/front 10bs. It is a really good deal for both of them but i wouldn't go so far as to say too good to be true. Might as well look into it, could come out with some nice 3/4 ton axles for cheap.

 

[IDGMC]

Thanks, I kind of know the guy indirectly.....I can run 15" tires on the 14 bolt can't I? Will the 4.10 with 33's and a th700r4 be wound up to much?

 

[redneckdude]

I think you can get away with it in the rear, but in the front, depending on BS, you might have to grind the calipers some. I have 8 lug outers in the front and i don't see how 15s would fit if they have more than 3" BS (my current rims have 2 3/4" so it BARELY works). You would actually have great overall gearing. Remember, the 700 has OD which will bring those 4.10s back down to where your gearing needs to be IMO.

 

[AZPiNsTrIpEd]

Yes 15's can fit on the 14ff and no the 4.10's wont wind up the tranny to much. It should be perfect for 33's. I run 5.13's and 35's and can still cruise down the freeway

 

[Emmettology 101]

Also may want ot check that the 14bolt is a FF os SF.... Some light duty 3/4's got the SF... Not sure if they went back as far as the trucks with D44's though...

But either way, sounds like a good deal!

 

[IDGMC]

Thanks guys...i'll call the guy tonight and get um!

 

[Beast388]

I paid $150 for a '77 K20 with a D44/14BFF combo with 4:10's. There was no engine, tranny, t-case or d-shafts. Your deal sounds about right.

 

[rick88blaze]

4.10's and 700r4

I run 4.56's with a 700r4 and 33's and love it. I can cruise down the highway at 75 @ about 2500rpm's. Plus I've got plenty of torque for wheelin'. With 4.10's, your rpm's will be a little lower, but you should still have plenty of torque for wheelin'. Rick

 

[Leper]

Good price and good setup for your truck.