Project 82 TCBF -10.13.9 - progress!!!

[NEK5]

Ideally, I would like to grab a cucv axle, but only if I can get those wheels....But since I don`t plan on going ANY bigger than this, then I don`t see a reason not to just regear my axle..that is unless I can find another way to stay 6 lug...maybe a 14bsf....

Too bad they don`t have a way to make a 14bff 6 lug....

 

[gmc4cw]

Too bad they don`t have a way to make a 14bff 6 lug....

it's called a drill. not saying its a good idea but it would make it 6 lug.

also I thought the front axle you were getting was a dana 44 or am I getting lost in the sea of CK5?

 

[NEK5]

it's called a drill. not saying its a good idea but it would make it 6 lug.

also I thought the front axle you were getting was a dana 44 or am I getting lost in the sea of CK5?

nope , its a 10b

 

[fireplug]

I'm also a little lost, and not all the money in the world will convince me to go back and read this whole post. But here is what I think, based on what I think I know (you can take that any way you want).

If you have 10 bolts, locked and posi'd and you already have 6 bolt wheels, and you are running 33's or 35's, AND you don't wheel hard, I'd stick with that combo and get out there and have fun on the trails.

As far as I'm concerned the absolute best mod is locked/posi'd axles. NOTHING beats four turning tires! If you aren't a hard wheeler you will likely have no problem with this combo at all. A couple of spare used axle shafts JUST in case and you are laughing. You can spend all the saved $ on countless other performance upgrades and have TONS of fun wheeling.

If you find after a season or two that the ten bolts aren't doing it for you, by then you will likely be in a better financial situation to address it like you want!

 

[NEK5]

I'm also a little lost, and not all the money in the world will convince me to go back and read this whole post. But here is what I think, based on what I think I know (you can take that any way you want).

If you have 10 bolts, locked and posi'd and you already have 6 bolt wheels, and you are running 33's or 35's, AND you don't wheel hard, I'd stick with that combo and get out there and have fun on the trails.

As far as I'm concerned the absolute best mod is locked/posi'd axles. NOTHING beats four turning tires! If you aren't a hard wheeler you will likely have no problem with this combo at all. A couple of spare used axle shafts JUST in case and you are laughing. You can spend all the saved $ on countless other performance upgrades and have TONS of fun wheeling.

If you find after a season or two that the ten bolts aren't doing it for you, by then you will likely be in a better financial situation to address it like you want!

Sorry fireplug. Alright, heres the deal. Right now i have 10bolts, 33s, and a posi rear. I have 6 lug wheels. I`m getting 35s, and a 10b front axle that is locked. I`m pretty much decided on staying with the 10b for a while, so I`ll regear it. I don`t wheel too hard, so I think I`ll be fine...

But, I believe the axle I`m getting is 28 spline, so, they locker and posi arent interchangeable...So, should I leave the posi, or go ahead and grab another lockright when I get the gears...

I think having the posi in the rear would be better, but only because it wouldn`t put as much strain on the axle...but, other than that, the lock right is better, hands down...

 

[muddermilitia]

Sorry fireplug. Alright, heres the deal. Right now i have 10bolts, 33s, and a posi rear. I have 6 lug wheels. I`m getting 35s, and a 10b front axle that is locked. I`m pretty much decided on staying with the 10b for a while, so I`ll regear it. I don`t wheel too hard, so I think I`ll be fine...

But, I believe the axle I`m getting is 28 spline, so, they locker and posi arent interchangeable...So, should I leave the posi, or go ahead and grab another lockright when I get the gears...

I think having the posi in the rear would be better, but only because it wouldn`t put as much strain on the axle...but, other than that, the lock right is better, hands down...

The axle your getting is 8-lug right? So I say put it in but swap your 6-lug stuff onto it. Save the 8-lug outers for use at a later date. I would also put a lockright in the rear

 

[Dafey]

The axle your getting is 8-lug right? So I say put it in but swap your 6-lug stuff onto it. Save the 8-lug outers for use at a later date. I would also put a lockright in the rear

X2 I think this is your best bet.Also I don't remember if you have a winch,if not get one.With lockrites and a winch you have to try real hard to get stuck where you cant get yourself out.And you can help friends out too.And if you feel like going out alone , if your a little extra careful you should be ok.

 

[NEK5]

X2 I think this is your best bet.Also I don't remember if you have a winch,if not get one.With lockrites and a winch you have to try real hard to get stuck where you cant get yourself out.And you can help friends out too.And if you feel like going out alone , if your a little extra careful you should be ok.

If there`s one thing I learned on this site, unless your driving a tank, don`t go out alone!

Alright guys, I think the decision has been made, however, Not fully decided on the rear traction aid. I`m thinking of leaving the posi in there for a while, then picking up a Lock Right later..but, we`ll see what happens...

 

[gmc4cw]

You can't replace a posi with a loc-rite. a loc-rite goes inside an open carrier. so you would either need to buy an open carrier and a loc-rite or just buy a full locker like a detroit.

You are going to do most of the driving on the street. a posi is nice to have. the locker in the front will help offroad. a bit more traction is better then an open rear.

the problem I'm having with all this flip-flopping is you aren't making decisions based on what you want to do with the truck. you are making them based on what you can afford or do quickly. Go wheel the truck. If the posi rear doesn't get you down the type of trails you want then get something more aggressive. You can theorize all you want over the internet, but until you are on the trail it means nothing.

seat time is going to get you further down the trail then the difference between a posi versus a loc-rite.

 

[NEK5]

Well, I`ve wheeled the posi twice. One thing I noticed is this, its only posi up to a point, then it operates much like an open rear end. Today I was dropping my buddy off at his dads work like always, and where I pulled up, one of my rear tires was on ice, so, joking around, held the brake a little, hit the gas...only that 1 tire spun...Is it possible that the posis` springs could be set up loose? Maybe I could just have it adjusted

 

[Chevy305]

Well, I`ve wheeled the posi twice. One thing I noticed is this, its only posi up to a point, then it operates much like an open rear end. Today I was dropping my buddy off at his dads work like always, and where I pulled up, one of my rear tires was on ice, so, joking around, held the brake a little, hit the gas...only that 1 tire spun...Is it possible that the posis` springs could be set up loose? Maybe I could just have it adjusted

the clutches could be worn out too...

 

[jekbrown]

if motivation is a problem... what I try to do is list everything I want to do to my truck (hella long list, we're talking multiple pages!)... and then take it one item at a time. Even if its something hella small/easy, do one thing every day and over time you'll get a boat load of work done.

j

 

[NEK5]

the clutches could be worn out too...

It`s been like that since I got it, and before it was put in my truck, I don`t think it had that many miles on it since it was put in the original truck...Is replacing the clutches possible? Or would I have to take it somewhere to have done? Or is it likely it just needs adjusting?

 

[Chevy305]

It`s been like that since I got it, and before it was put in my truck, I don`t think it had that many miles on it since it was put in the original truck...Is replacing the clutches possible? Or would I have to take it somewhere to have done? Or is it likely it just needs adjusting?

I don't know, I just threw out a suggestion...

Maybe someone here would know better than I do

 

[fireplug]

There are different designs, but I believe all can be rebuilt, whether they use clutches, springs whatever. What make is the posi? Have you replaced the diff oil? Some need additives.

 

[NEK5]

There are different designs, but I believe all can be rebuilt, whether they use clutches, springs whatever. What make is the posi? Have you replaced the diff oil? Some need additives.

Not sure of the make, but it uses springs..and yes, I changed the diff oil, and did put an additive in it...

 

[NEK5]

Question. I`m thinking of just picking up another 10b to regear and such, that way when I put the new axles in, I`ll have a set that I could possibly sell. So, my question is: I can easily get my hands on a 10b rear with 2.73 gears. Will that accept 4.56 gears, or am I likely going to need a new carrier?

 

[NEK5]

Hey guys, got a question. I`m not sure if the 10b`s had different carriers, but it is possible to put 4.56 gears in an axle that presently has 2.73 gears? Reason I ask is that it will make the whole process go alot smoother, while also keeping me from using the axle in my Blazer now, this way when it`s all said and done, I have a set to sell....

If it is likely that my posi just needs adjusting, would it be worth putting the gears in the axle with the posi, or should I just put them into an axle with an open carrier, and just lockright it?

 

[NEK5]

I`m not sure if it`s even possible, but what would it take to move put this is, have the perches moved? Or is it likely to have a whole different yoke setup and such?

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/pts/289835950.html

 

[K5Greek]

i dont feel like going through all the post again, but why not step up to a 14bff rear and just swap in a 8 lug 10b in front? thats ideal i think because you know you have enough beef in the rear and with a locker you may not need to engage the 4wd.. also you wont have to do any swaps in the future if you plan to run bigger tires