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Wanted 6 lug hubs for a 14bFF

4X4HIGH said:
You must not have done your homework before buying your axle. The 1 ton axle is a direct swap in a 1st Gen 69-72 rig, while a 3/4 ton axle is a direct swap into a 2nd Gen 73-87 (91) blazer and sub.
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He has a IFS rig that he converted that is why the axle did not line up.

Ira
 
94yukon said:
Just watch when you go to put in the 14blt the spring pads dont line up if its older, I ended up making new frame mounts and moving the spring perches, Ithink it would be easier to find a 14sf 6lug with the right pad placement
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hes also already got a d60 front, so a 14bsf would be kinda silly to do
 
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4X4HIGH said:
You must not have done your homework before buying your axle. The 1 ton axle is a direct swap in a 1st Gen 69-72 rig, while a 3/4 ton axle is a direct swap into a 2nd Gen 73-87 (91) blazer and sub.
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IF YOU LOOK :eek1: AT HIS PIC OF HIS RIG ITS NEWER THAN 91. IF YOU DID YOUR HOMEWORK:confused: . ALSO IF YOU LOOK AT MY PIC ITS A 94 YUKON :D , YOUR HOMEWORK SCORE IS AN [F] lol !!:haha:
 
Ok, i'll take my lashings. I forgot that the new body style used different spacing. :doah:
 
4X4HIGH said:
You must not have done your homework before buying your axle. The 1 ton axle is a direct swap in a 1st Gen 69-72 rig, while a 3/4 ton axle is a direct swap into a 2nd Gen 73-87 (91) blazer and sub.
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You must not have read what vehicle he is putting it into ;)
 
4X4HIGH said:
Ok, i'll take my lashings. I forgot that the new body style used different spacing. :doah:
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Thats cool it happens to me too. later dude
 
I did this exact thing earlier this year. I blew up the 14bsf in my rig. It turned out cheaper for me to convert a 14bff to 6lug and discs rather then completly rebuilding the 14bsf. I also didnt want to deal with converting the IFS to 8lug. Buying new wheels didnt make sense to me.
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PM willyswanter and if he doesnt respond pm me and let me know as he doesnt check here that much. I know he is BUSY at this time trying to get his house/shop and a few other small projects done, but it wouldnt hurt to ask.

I used a 79' axle and did have to move the perches but that was easy.

Its more then just filling and redrilling the hubs. The part that the rim goes over has to be machined down as does that part of the axle. You will also have to change the bolts that hold the axle on otherwise you cant take the wheel off.
 
I pmed willyswanter i will see what he says. I know the center of the hubs needs to be turned down as with the axle shaft flange and then i need to run cap screws for the axle bolts. That is no problem i can turn the shaft down and if need be the hub diameter, but im not sure how to redrill the 6 lug pattern accurately.
 
Kennyw is going to make some i believe, hes posted up lookin for info on how to do it accurately, in the garage
 
chevytaHOE5674 said:
I'm not sure how to redrill the 6 lug pattern accurately.
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There are a couple of ways... first would be to use a CNC Mill or the older meathod would be to make a template to scale and transfer the holes.

Personally I would think welding the existing holes up and redrilling is going to be stronger and the best way to do it in the long run.
 
I agree welding and redrill is stronger. If i get on a lathe and turn the center hub down to 4.170 correct? then i need to weld the holes and mill the surface back to flat? Do you think making a scaled pattern would be precise enough?


kennyw said:
There are a couple of ways... first would be to use a CNC Mill or the older meathod would be to make a template to scale and transfer the holes.

Personally I would think welding the existing holes up and redrilling is going to be stronger and the best way to do it in the long run.
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chevytaHOE5674 said:
I agree welding and redrill is stronger. If i get on a lathe and turn the center hub down to 4.170 correct? then i need to weld the holes and mill the surface back to flat? Do you think making a scaled pattern would be precise enough?
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Yes, if you index it off of the center hub you just turned down it will be good.
 
alright i will look into that thanks. Then for brakes do i run 1/2 ton rotors and calipers with off the shelf 14b FF brackets or what? thanks much for the help.
 
4X4HIGH said:
You must not have done your homework before buying your axle. The 1 ton axle is a direct swap in a 1st Gen 69-72 rig, while a 3/4 ton axle is a direct swap into a 2nd Gen 73-87 (91) blazer and sub.
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IFS stuff... no 14FF will bolt under an 88+ truck unless it came in an 88+ truck. therefore, an older axle will not fit into a newer truck. :deal:
 
beater_k20 said:
IFS stuff... no 14FF will bolt under an 88+ truck unless it came in an 88+ truck. therefore, an older axle will not fit into a newer truck. :deal:
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Ok, i'll take my lashings. I forgot that the new body style used different spacing. :doah:
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Dude, that is old news already. :rolleyes:
 
thanks guys, So i think im going to buy a stock set of 8 lug hubs and then i will be able to work on them and see what i come up with.
 
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