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Phil's '88 Big Blue Build Thread
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I'm going to take a look at that 14 bolt tomorrow after work, its a 4.10 ratio (or 4.11, he wasn't sure). Any advice on what to look for? I guess measure spring perches to make sure it's not a dually?
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Overall width. And pop the cover and inspect the gears. Might even want to pull the axles and check under the drums..
Cool, I'll bring a toolbox.
Width between the Wheel Mounting Surfaces.
Spring perch location.
Shock perches may or may not be in the right place.
Aside from that, there aren't many variables left. The pinion yoke probably won't match the U-joint on your 1/2-ton driveshaft (though my later model axle yoke did).
FWIW, that axle should be a 41/10 gear combination, so 4.10:1, not 4.11:1 ratio.
If you were to buy it, would you be running the old brakes, or converting to something more modern? The old brake drums sit behind the hub, so the entire end of the axle gets disassembled while servicing the brakes. It's a pain, to say the least.
Spring perch location.
Shock perches may or may not be in the right place.
Aside from that, there aren't many variables left. The pinion yoke probably won't match the U-joint on your 1/2-ton driveshaft (though my later model axle yoke did).
FWIW, that axle should be a 41/10 gear combination, so 4.10:1, not 4.11:1 ratio.
If you were to buy it, would you be running the old brakes, or converting to something more modern? The old brake drums sit behind the hub, so the entire end of the axle gets disassembled while servicing the brakes. It's a pain, to say the least.
Care to look up a couple VINs for me?
I'm always down. Shoot me a pm. Or conversation, or whatever they are now.
are you looking for a open diff so you can add a locker? Or are you looking for a gov-lock?
The gov lock will have three cross bars, the open will have four.
Here is the crossbar I'm referring to
Here is the crossbar I'm referring to
The gov lock will have three cross bars, the open will have four.
Here is the crossbar I'm referring to
That pumpkin looks like it was submerged in a river bed for a few years.
That pumpkin looks like it was submerged in a river bed for a few years.
mmmmmm milkshake.......
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Just a heads up...theres a gen1 and gen2 14 bolt FF. Easiest way to tell if its gen 2 is if the pumpkin is ribbed all the way around. If it has smooth sections its gen1. This can also be found out if you know what year its out of. Gen 2 is a few inches narrower...i didnt know that when i bought mine and ended up with gen2. Not really a big deal...either way itll work but if you want the full length and stock shock locations youll want the gen1 14 bolt.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Correct 88 and up. I still have my 2nd gen under my k5. Everything is the same except axle length and shock location. Disc brake brackets dont work so theyll have to be welded in...if you went that way.
Well, I think I'll buy the axle tomorrow. I went and looked at it. Its out of a 77, 1 ton, crew cab 2WD truck with 4.10 gears. I measured spring perches, they were at 40 1/2 inches, so they'll have to be moved. Would be a good time to go to a CV driveshaft anyway. Wheel surface was at 67 1/2 inches. Gears looked good inside, everything spun freely.
Hundred and fifty bucks. I have lost more than that at the sportsbook, I'll take a shot.
Headed down rabbit hole.
Hundred and fifty bucks. I have lost more than that at the sportsbook, I'll take a shot.
Headed down rabbit hole.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Probably worth it with that brace. Ill let you know Friday about the corp 10.
