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AXLE SWAP
- Thread starter jomaha
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85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
Chevy dana 60 front and 14bff year, both found in 1 ton 4wd chevy's, 14bff can be found in 3/4 tons also /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Z3PR
Banned
All depends on A. Tire size, B. what type of wheeling you do, C. How you drive. 3/4 tons are a good starting upgrade, and can handle some larger tires. The Dana 60 front is nice and heafty, but also pricey. Look for a old K20(3/4 ton) or a K30(1 ton) farm truck you can buy cheap for a donor vehicle.
atho
1/2 ton status
a dana 60 from a Dodge will also work, and 9 times out of 10 they are cheaper than GM units.
pauly383
Daddy383
Don't forget D. How much cash you have , your local market value , and shipping cost from a cheaper source /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Bubba Ray Boudreaux
1 ton status
Rolled
1/2 ton status
Also, you will have to swap your rims to 8 lug if you go 3/4 or 1 ton.
If you want to stick with 6 lug, you can go 14sf and a d44. You will need to do some home work on the 14sf 6 lug, though.
When I was doing axle swap, I just wanted better gearing, so I was staying with 6 lug to avoid new wheels. I put a 12 bolt in the back since they are a little stronger...
If you want to stick with 6 lug, you can go 14sf and a d44. You will need to do some home work on the 14sf 6 lug, though.
When I was doing axle swap, I just wanted better gearing, so I was staying with 6 lug to avoid new wheels. I put a 12 bolt in the back since they are a little stronger...
Z3PR
Banned
[ QUOTE ]
Also, you will have to swap your rims to 8 lug if you go 3/4 or 1 ton.
If you want to stick with 6 lug, you can go 14sf and a d44. You will need to do some home work on the 14sf 6 lug, though.
When I was doing axle swap, I just wanted better gearing, so I was staying with 6 lug to avoid new wheels. I put a 12 bolt in the back since they are a little stronger...
[/ QUOTE ] Can alway use the 6 lug outer on the 3/4 ton front, and 8 to 6 lug adaptors on the rear for a 14 Bolt FF.
Also, you will have to swap your rims to 8 lug if you go 3/4 or 1 ton.
If you want to stick with 6 lug, you can go 14sf and a d44. You will need to do some home work on the 14sf 6 lug, though.
When I was doing axle swap, I just wanted better gearing, so I was staying with 6 lug to avoid new wheels. I put a 12 bolt in the back since they are a little stronger...
[/ QUOTE ] Can alway use the 6 lug outer on the 3/4 ton front, and 8 to 6 lug adaptors on the rear for a 14 Bolt FF.
