Semi Float vs Full float 14 bolt?

[Russell]

I've never actually run a semi-floater before -- Are they significantly weaker than the full floating 14 bolt?

Reason why I ask is that I just scored a 4.56 ratio 8 lug 14 bolt semi floater with an ARB locker (compressor, control board, air line etc included) for $200.00.

The ring gear has a couple chipped teeth, but at that price I couldn't turn it down. Just so happens that I need a 4.56 rear axle for my K5, and this seems to be the perfect candidate, particularly with the extra rear clearance it has to offer... Would it be alright running 38 x 12.5" TSLs?

I was thinking I'd install it despite the damaged teeth, as this K5 only ever sees offroad use, and it does still mesh just fine.

 

[bp71k5]

The 14b semi float axle is supposed to be very stout compared to the 12b. I'd run it.

 

[broncoman6524]

My buddy ran a semi float 14 bolt with 46" baja claws for 4 months? before it finally died.

I feel it could have lasted longer though...he has his "mechanic" friend build it for him. 5.13s etc. When they put it in the truck, it wrapped within a 15 minute test drive. So the dip**** "mechanic" decides he will weld the u bolts to the axle housing....

Okay stupid but if it works, NO the kid can't weld for ****, so it looks like bubble gum holding it all together.

Kinda off topic, but my point is that if a retard built a semi floater with 5.13s and it held up to ABUSE of 46's for 4 months, I say 38's should be fine and dandy.

 

[Wrench]

that's funny, I called the guy about that axle thinking I would try to resell it on here. Good score, glad you snagged it before someone else did!! Man, you're picking up the axle deals lately!!


As for strength, it's a 9.5" ring gear with the same ring/pinion/support bearing layout as a Dana 60, for all intents and purposes it's just as strong as a 60 rear apart from the semi floating axles.

 

[dfl701]

The SF should be fine. But if it breaks then your stuck wherever you are. But for that price who cares lol

 

[JDNobodi]

Granted, I'm not running a monster tire, but I'm running a very aggressive paddle.
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Power by this.

Only time can tell how long my 14bsf will last.

 

[pauly383]

Huge bearings , huge 33 spline axles . If your scared of losing an axle run a disc brake setup to keep the broken axle in the tube

9 second cars are showing up 14bsf axles now , because they work .

 

[us74k5]

No that axle is crap, dont listen to these guys. I feel so bad for you for buying it, I will do you a favor and take it off your hands. Just uh, tell me when we should meet up...

 

[YZEATER]

My buddy ran a semi float 14 bolt with 46" baja claws for 4 months? before it finally died.

I feel it could have lasted longer though...he has his "mechanic" friend build it for him. 5.13s etc. When they put it in the truck, it wrapped within a 15 minute test drive. So the dip**** "mechanic" decides he will weld the u bolts to the axle housing....

Okay stupid but if it works, NO the kid can't weld for ****, so it looks like bubble gum holding it all together.

Kinda off topic, but my point is that if a retard built a semi floater with 5.13s and it held up to ABUSE of 46's for 4 months, I say 38's should be fine and dandy.

wow. i don't know what's worse, the idiots your trying to explain, or your jibberish?

 

[NorCal_Chris]

JDNobodi your blazer makes me cry