Differences between military and civilian 1 ton axles?

[odoa3]

I have been trying to find a manual for 14 bolt axles. Ran across a military manual for 1 tons. Will this work for a 14 bolt out of a early 80's Chevy truck? I know that sometimes the military stuff is different than civilan. Thanks.

 

[Hossbaby50]

The only difference is that most military 14bff axles came with Detroit lockers where civilian axles didn't.

Harley

 

[jekbrown]

as far as I know they are the same... hope so, I have a military 14b... lol!

j

 

[odoa3]

Great! Thanks guys!

 

[OffRoad]

in additon to the rear detroit, they also had 4.56 gears and "i think" the ambulances came with limited slips or lockers in the front axle. but not a detroit in the front, like a powertrax or some thing or maybe just a limited slip. i am sure about the rear detroit and gears though.

here's some specs: (aren't i nice guy to look this up for you? )

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/CUCV%20Stats.htm

 

[odoa3]

Thanks Offroad! Looks like the manual I found will cover the 14 bolt I need to go through. I didn't know the Blazer only had a 10 bolt in it.

 

[OffRoad]

yeah, it'd be pretty sweet if the blazers came with 1 ton stuff. i'd buy one in a heartbeat. (i know i could swap the stuff over, but that's work)