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3/4 t axles in a K5 ?
- Thread starter 85k5dsl
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85k5dsl said:
I'm not sure. You may be the first person to think of this.
Just kidding!
This is usually the 2nd or 3rd mod in a K5 buildup. Use the SEARCH function and find out all you've ever wanted to know.
Leper
1/2 ton status
Save your money until you have enough for 1 ton stuff. Wheel the 10b for now.
SUPER'BURB
1/2 ton status
It depends on what you want to do with your rig.
First off the front 10 bolt is the same axle as the 3/4 ton front with differant hubs.
Second if you like to drive kinda hard or want tires larger than 35" I would recommend the stronger rear end.
I changed out my rear for a 14bolt (3/4 or 1 ton rear) and upgraded my front to an 8 lug set up, essentialy making my 'Burb a 3/4 ton. The nice thing about doing it this way is if you plan on going bigger later on you can use your 8 lug wheels with the 1 ton front end. Also 14bolt rears are easy to find at good prices, I got mine for $100 after about 2 weeks of searching.
I personaly would not put much $$$$$ into 10 bolts.
Just my .02, do a search you will get lots of info. on this topic.
First off the front 10 bolt is the same axle as the 3/4 ton front with differant hubs.
Second if you like to drive kinda hard or want tires larger than 35" I would recommend the stronger rear end.
I changed out my rear for a 14bolt (3/4 or 1 ton rear) and upgraded my front to an 8 lug set up, essentialy making my 'Burb a 3/4 ton. The nice thing about doing it this way is if you plan on going bigger later on you can use your 8 lug wheels with the 1 ton front end. Also 14bolt rears are easy to find at good prices, I got mine for $100 after about 2 weeks of searching.
I personaly would not put much $$$$$ into 10 bolts.
Just my .02, do a search you will get lots of info. on this topic.
SkulzNBonz
1/2 ton status
Matters on what size tire you will ultimately run. I am going no larger than 37", so the 3/4 set up is, IMO, perfect for me, and I don't have to pay $1500 for a D60. If you plan on running larger than 37" tires, wait for a 60. Oh yeah, I blew up three 10 bolt rears with tires of 31" and 35", but I do have a very rare "Torquemonster" 305.
John
John
