ok, need some info on a 1 ton 14 bolt swap

[yunit]

I will be picking up my matched set of 1 ton axles next weekend. The d60 seems like it will pretty much bolt right up, but the 14 bolt seems like it may have some trouble. Will I need to replace and of the braking components for the swap. I see people swapping out the backing plates, is this necessary? I will be running 16 wheels on my truck too. So far I know that I have to get the funky 1310/1350 u-joint. Also I am in the process of doing a shackle flip, will I need to change the angle of the rear end or will the flip give the axle enough up turn so I will not have change the angle of the perch; I know I need to replace the perches on a 1 ton conversion too; just ordered perches too. Let me know fellas, winter is rolling up fast need to get the truck done for the snow. Later.

1987 Jimmy Sierra Classic, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

 

[CK5]

Hit the tech section, a really good looking cool guy wrote a axle swap article.

Steve

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[Boss]

Hmm, I thought some dorky dude wrote that cheesy artickle?? I must be missing something

!! LOL.

Anyhow, you need the 1330/1350 combo joint, not the 1310/1350. Since you'll be moving the perches anyway, measure the angles with an angle finder when you have it up under the truck and then weld it in place.
Boss

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[yunit]

I printed the article out, but why do I need to swap the backing plates? Also, isn't it a 1310/1350 u-joint, that what the aricle and everyone one else has said?

1987 Jimmy Sierra Classic, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

 

[ftn96]

You dont need to swap the backing plate on the 14 if thats what your asking. The E-brake issue is easy as hell to fix. All you need is a grinder to cut a slit in the backing plate mouinting hardware to get the old cables out and the truck E-brake cables in.

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[Boss]

1310 are for like 79' and older, maybe even 80'. But you have an 87' right? If so, 1330/1350 Napa part # 447. Trust me on this one. I tried the 1310/1350 first b/c everyone told me to, but nope, 1310 side was too small.
Boss

Pic of my truck Before N' After
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[yunit]

Ok, I will give it a try. Thanks fellas.

1987 Jimmy Sierra Classic, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

 

[pcorssmit]

I had to shim the pinion DOWN after my shackle flip, as did my brother.

Pete

'83 K5, 350 TBI (ex 6.2), 700R4, NP208, Dana 60/14 bolt, 4.56s, Detroits, 3" lift, 15-39.5x15 TSLs
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