front and rear swap

[BIGBlack87K5]

Hey I found a listing on craigslist about a 14 bolt rear and dana 44 front both 4.11s and i was wondering if it was worth switch out my 10 bolts with 3.73s
he wants $300

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/1568712345.html

another guy has a dana 60 and a 14 bolt with 4.56s for $1000
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/1543243251.html

I have 35s on my k5

 

[owenst7]

My 76 did fine on 3.73s and 35"s, as did my open 12 bolt.

I paid $1000 for my tons. Wasn't a great deal, nor was it a bad deal. Pretty average on the west coast from what I've seen. They're a bit more back home though.

CUCVs had detroits in the rear. They're about 300-360 new.

 

[BIGBlack87K5]

so power wise you dont think its necessary

 

[owenst7]

Wasn't on my truck. And 4.10s and 35"s kinda sucks on the highway with no OD (th350).

Do you feel like you need more torque or lower gearing? It's really very subjective to both the truck, the terrain, and type of driving it does. The 14 is worth the effort to upgrade if it's a fullfloat, but in my region I wouldn't pay more than $150 for one tops unless it was pristine.