if its off a full size (78-79) it will be wider than the earlier ones (pre-77). it will be a 5x5.5 lug pattern.
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Anyone do an SAS on an S10? ** UPDATE POST 17**
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if its off a full size (78-79) it will be wider than the earlier ones (pre-77). it will be a 5x5.5 lug pattern.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
O my head immediately went to a first gen bronco. Those things are like 59in WMS to WMS.
And yes, use the chevy knuckles and outers.
crashandburn
1/2 ton status
Hmm.
I'm not married to the idea of a 14 bolt rear, and I don't have a rear for the truck yet. Would it make sense to find a 5 lug 9inch instead and leave the front end alone? This front end has a bunch of good stuff on it already that would have to come off to switch to 6 or 8 lug.
I'm not married to the idea of a 14 bolt rear, and I don't have a rear for the truck yet. Would it make sense to find a 5 lug 9inch instead and leave the front end alone? This front end has a bunch of good stuff on it already that would have to come off to switch to 6 or 8 lug.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
9 inches seemed to be frowned upon around here for off road.
8.8 us a very good option. I run one.
8.8 us a very good option. I run one.
I don't think a stock 9" would hold up, but there is a ton of aftermarket support for them and you could easily build one that would work for you.
A lot of Ultra4 rigs use 9" axles, although they are heavily modified. The 9" has a lot of good things going for it, pinion support bearing, screw adjust backlash, but I think the fact that the pinion sits so low in the housing that causes issues.
A lot of Ultra4 rigs use 9" axles, although they are heavily modified. The 9" has a lot of good things going for it, pinion support bearing, screw adjust backlash, but I think the fact that the pinion sits so low in the housing that causes issues.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Tis true. But the only thing left 9in is the center chunk. And even then lots of guys are using tubeworks center sections.
A lot of peoples opinions on them seems to be "theyre great for the street, but dont really shine offroad"
I considered using them on numerous occasions but shied away last time because OX lockers arent available for them.
