charity case
1/2 ton status
grenaded the rear today and lost axles. luckily really close to my shop. just jacked it up slid them back in and drove 30 feet then repeat.
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Time for a 9"?
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eesh, that sucked... 
easy peezy... 14bff out of a 3/4 ton...
easy peezy... 14bff out of a 3/4 ton...
But I had to laugh at the pics.
I'd say any bolt-in 14b FF would be cheaper and easier than a 9"...
Doing burn-outs?
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
Dang dude.
Btw, digging your rear bumper. I think you just gave me an idea for a rear winch bumper
Btw, digging your rear bumper. I think you just gave me an idea for a rear winch bumper
charity case
1/2 ton status
haha nope no burnouts just got into it a little hard and something poped! drove it back in 4wd and the axles spit out coming in the driveway. havent ripped it apart yet. ill post those pics tomorrow!
i know the 9" isnt popular around here. i know the 14b is strong but heavy and for what i do i think the 9 will serve my purpose better
i know the 9" isnt popular around here. i know the 14b is strong but heavy and for what i do i think the 9 will serve my purpose better
charity case
1/2 ton status
thanks it far from done **** like this keeps getting in the way. i plan to plate it all in and the plate hides thee reciever
Its not popular cause its no where near bolt in. And, since when were we concerned about weight on these 6000lb rigs?
The 14 bolt can be bolt in, is bulletproof, and takes no custom work.
And, they are CHEAP.
No reason to reinvent the wheel here....
Id rock a 9" and like to see you put one in.
charity case
1/2 ton status
well i am concerned about unsprung weight. being bolt in or not doesnt really concern me it isnt my dd and i have most the stuff required for the swap. i dont believe id be reinventing anything im sure its been done succesfully. 9" are also cheap and plentifull at junkyards
crawlink5
1/2 ton status
I've seen a 9" case blow in light jeeps (cast not nodular) and a detroit locker blow in a ford truck. They are great in cars but not in heavy trucks unless you pour money in them. Upgrade the axles, locker, nodular case, carrier and then brace the housing since they are not that thick.
Maybe a d60 ff rear? Are they lighter than a 14bff?
But you can't beat the bombproof and cheap 14b. Paid $75 for mine.
And make sure you get axles of the same lug pattern as the front.
Maybe a d60 ff rear? Are they lighter than a 14bff?
But you can't beat the bombproof and cheap 14b. Paid $75 for mine.
And make sure you get axles of the same lug pattern as the front.
Blazer at the dunes with a 9". He beats the piss out of it too. I shoulda gotten pics.
charity case
1/2 ton status
i wont argue that the 9 has its limitations. i believe i can build it cheaply to suit my needs. and hey if i break it ill post pics and upgrade or repair from there.
i have a truss drawn and ready for cnc. and i have a nice mark williams third ive been waiting to use to ill start there
i have a truss drawn and ready for cnc. and i have a nice mark williams third ive been waiting to use to ill start there
crawlink5
1/2 ton status
Do the tires ever grab in the dunes like on the road? Dirt, rocks?
I am asking as I have never ridden in any dunes but have been to the beach and there it was never hard on the axles.
Could think about the 14b semi floater. It is lighter, comes in a 6 lug, and I would rather it than the 9".
I am a diehard 9" fan. Jeeps and cars.
I am asking as I have never ridden in any dunes but have been to the beach and there it was never hard on the axles.
Could think about the 14b semi floater. It is lighter, comes in a 6 lug, and I would rather it than the 9".
I am a diehard 9" fan. Jeeps and cars.
Definatley more give in the aand but ive seen lots of exploded axles.
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
Why not.a 6 lug 14 bolt.
Not dissing a 9. Seems like a good option also. Especially if you can get strong axles and 6 lug.
KTMoutfront has a very nice one with GM disc brakes
Really it doesn't take much to he better than a 10 bolt with big tires
Not dissing a 9. Seems like a good option also. Especially if you can get strong axles and 6 lug.
KTMoutfront has a very nice one with GM disc brakes
Really it doesn't take much to he better than a 10 bolt with big tires
charity case
1/2 ton status
i havent seen any 6 lug 14b at the junk yard i considered them and the ff14b.
i think im gonna go with the 5 on 5.5 axle and just swap the front rotors to match.
i still intend to lower it some on 35's
i think im gonna go with the 5 on 5.5 axle and just swap the front rotors to match.
i still intend to lower it some on 35's
charity case said:
charity case
1/2 ton status
sorry cant see your picture
I am on the 14bff band wagon.
Martin
Martin
Im on the SF 14 bolt band wagon. Had one under my blazer on 35s for almost 4 years- i think. About 40 thousand miles of driving/ thrashing since its been in my ownership. Had it delivered to the place i worked for 4 or 5 bills...
About to need to change the brakes back there for the first time- and i better get back outside and put my new shockmounts on in case my driveshaft shows up tomorrow and i want to go romp on it.
A Guy i work with has a 6 lug sf 14 bolt in his 90 pickup... Im waiting for him to get crunched in it again so i can get my hands on the axle LOL.
About to need to change the brakes back there for the first time- and i better get back outside and put my new shockmounts on in case my driveshaft shows up tomorrow and i want to go romp on it.
A Guy i work with has a 6 lug sf 14 bolt in his 90 pickup... Im waiting for him to get crunched in it again so i can get my hands on the axle LOL.
