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AZDesertDog

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What axle do you think would be good for my 84 k5? Its got the gm10 in it and was wondering what would be a good rear. I live in AZ and really only ever trail ride with the occasional rock crawl. Any and all info would be great. Thanks.
 
14 bolt. You can get then cheap, maybe $200,they are Dime a dozen. What gears are you running? Are you going to upgrade the front. 14 bolt swap is very easy also.
 
munepit said:
14 bolt. You can get then cheap, maybe $200,they are Dime a dozen....
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Yeah, well. Here we go again. :rolleyes:
If you refer to the full floater, why don't you also tell him with a 14b that new wheels (8-lug) are in order, and the front needs to be matched, either by 8-lug conversion, or by switching the axle out, and that the wheels for the 15" tires usually don't fit on the front, which means new tires are probably also necessary together with new wheels (16" or probably better 17"). And that a 14FF is also a good ground anchor, which means a little more work, and bigger tires to offset the lost ground clearance, which is where the deeper gears in the heavier axles might not be enough, and a 3/4 ton front axle could become an issue as well.

Depending on the use of the truck, and desired tire size: either a semi-floating 6-lug 14b or a set of chrome-moly axleshafts for the 10b would serve well.
 
jms said:
Yeah, well. Here we go again. :rolleyes:
If you refer to the full floater, why don't you also tell him with a 14b that new wheels (8-lug) are in order, and the front needs to be matched, either by 8-lug conversion, or by switching the axle out, and that the wheels for the 15" tires usually don't fit on the front, which means new tires are probably also necessary together with new wheels (16" or probably better 17"). And that a 14FF is also a good ground anchor, which means a little more work, and bigger tires to offset the lost ground clearance, which is where the deeper gears in the heavier axles might not be enough, and a 3/4 ton front axle could become an issue as well.

Depending on the use of the truck, and desired tire size: either a semi-floating 6-lug 14b or a set of chrome-moly axleshafts for the 10b would serve well.
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Because, I knew you would tell him. Thanks!
 
AZDesertDog said:
What axle do you think would be good for my 84 k5? Its got the gm10 in it and was wondering what would be a good rear. I live in AZ and really only ever trail ride with the occasional rock crawl. Any and all info would be great. Thanks.
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What is your current tire and lift size?
 
well thats the tire size im starting with. thinking about goin to 35s and maybe 6in of lift
 
Find yourself a pair of 3/4 tons. They can be found under a K20 or 3/4 ton Suburban. Usually found pretty cheap and if you're lucky, free. These axles will consist of a 14 bolt SF (semi floater) rear which is way stronger than a ten or 12 bolt. The front will still be a ten bolt but will have the matching 8 lug pattern as the rear. These axles are usually found with better gearing like 3.73s or 4.10s and are a direct bolt in for the K5. Now this swap will require an upgrade to 16" 8 lug wheels but if you're planning on buying bigger tires anyway then no big deal. Sometimes you can purchase these axles with a set of wheels on them already.

Or if you really want to spend some money but have bulletproof axles, find a set of 1 tons. A dana 60 front and 14 bolt FF (full floater) rear. Along with the 8 lug wheels, this will require that the rear spring perches be cut off and moved.
 
I like the suburban idea. Mostly what I like to do is head into the desert and get LOST. Rock crawling is like third or fourth on my list of things to do.
 
I would go semi float 14 bolt, I never saw do you have a locker or ever plan on getting one?
 
Thinking when I get the money doing an E-locker in the rear or something along those lines. Just wanna figure out my axles and such and get things basically where i want them before I go considering lockers and what not. I mean from time to time I like to hit Charleau's (sp?) Gap and Chiba Falls here in the Tucson area but mostly I'm just cruising goat trails and coyote (yes. the two legged kind) here in AZ just to get out and DO something. Thanks for all your advice guys. Really helpful. ADVICE. Sorry, couldn't resist! :haha:
 
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