So only you are allowed to fault someone for charging "too much"???
Martin
CK5
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What do I need to look for in buying these axles
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So only you are allowed to fault someone for charging "too much"???
Martin
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Come on guys, can we stay on topic here? I don't want my thread to become some pissing match.
Some people will pay more for other things then some other people and there in just the opposite.
It all depends on what the person is looking for and also the area from which items are being sold. some bring more prices then others. Hell junkyards still ask 400-800 just for one axle. We all know they are smoking something.
probably more then half the members here would not bother with a 10bolt or 12 bolt. For my application if the axles are the way I am told they are will be perfect.
Some people will pay more for other things then some other people and there in just the opposite.
It all depends on what the person is looking for and also the area from which items are being sold. some bring more prices then others. Hell junkyards still ask 400-800 just for one axle. We all know they are smoking something.
probably more then half the members here would not bother with a 10bolt or 12 bolt. For my application if the axles are the way I am told they are will be perfect.
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
So I will post up tomorrow on the results. 
I give up. You win.
Thanks.
Martin
Martin
All I know is a 12 bolt didn't come in an 87.
It cost me more than $500.00 to covert my 3/4 ton 10 bolt for crossover steering. That was not including the 2 wheel drive box I already had on the blazer.
If they are even close to what you described you could probably sell them for more then what they are asking for them.
It cost me more than $500.00 to covert my 3/4 ton 10 bolt for crossover steering. That was not including the 2 wheel drive box I already had on the blazer.
If they are even close to what you described you could probably sell them for more then what they are asking for them.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Ok updates
What I got was the left overs of a FS chevy gold mine. Here is the tally, pics will be later.
10B front chromed out NO HD Crossover
12B rear chromed rear.
Could not verify gears of "posis" as the chrome covers were allen bolts and all I brought was sockets. He said he checked out the 12B and its an Eaton with 4.10s. but never verified the front 10 bolt.
Guy kinda felt bad because I was looking at walking so he tossed in another 10B with Premium warn hubs and a 14BFF with open diff 4.56s
I paid his friend with a trailer $30 to deliver so I should have them in an hour or two.
The wife got two BFG MT 35x12.50s for flower beds tossed in for free!
So $400 got me 4 axles, not 2.
What I got was the left overs of a FS chevy gold mine. Here is the tally, pics will be later.
10B front chromed out NO HD Crossover
12B rear chromed rear.
Could not verify gears of "posis" as the chrome covers were allen bolts and all I brought was sockets. He said he checked out the 12B and its an Eaton with 4.10s. but never verified the front 10 bolt.
Guy kinda felt bad because I was looking at walking so he tossed in another 10B with Premium warn hubs and a 14BFF with open diff 4.56s
I paid his friend with a trailer $30 to deliver so I should have them in an hour or two.
The wife got two BFG MT 35x12.50s for flower beds tossed in for free!
So $400 got me 4 axles, not 2.
You scored there, my friend.
I was skeptical of the crossover steering stuff so it doesn't surprise me it didn't have it because a lot of guys I've dealt with don't know what they're talking about and just rely on what their buddies tell them.
IMO, the score in that deal you got here is the 14FF with 4.56's. But everything else made it sweeter and too hard to turn down.
I was skeptical of the crossover steering stuff so it doesn't surprise me it didn't have it because a lot of guys I've dealt with don't know what they're talking about and just rely on what their buddies tell them.
IMO, the score in that deal you got here is the 14FF with 4.56's. But everything else made it sweeter and too hard to turn down.
Now the big Q....is the 2nd 10b 8 lug and 4:56s to match the 14bff? 
Sounds like you got a real good deal that. And you can get what you need and still make money on what you don't need to buy crossover steering or something else.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Nertz! Deliver of axles is tomorrow morning, He was already running late for another thing tonite I told him he could drop them off in the morning. Oh well, we will see what I have exactly tomorrow then.
The thing that has me concerned is I need to figure out which 14bolt I have. I know its the 10.5 ring gear but according to Randys R&P there are 5 different master overhaul kits. S0 I need to narrow down the year.
I know all that chrome is hitting craigslist cheap.
as soon as I get them in the shop I will post up pics.
The thing that has me concerned is I need to figure out which 14bolt I have. I know its the 10.5 ring gear but according to Randys R&P there are 5 different master overhaul kits. S0 I need to narrow down the year.
I know all that chrome is hitting craigslist cheap.
as soon as I get them in the shop I will post up pics.
pop the cover and check date stamp on ring gear.
or the rest is 3rd pinion support bearing 2 styles and 2 diffrent inner pinion main bearings with 2 diffrent style seals used . thats the basics on the kit diffrences.
or the rest is 3rd pinion support bearing 2 styles and 2 diffrent inner pinion main bearings with 2 diffrent style seals used . thats the basics on the kit diffrences.
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
That's a awesome deal. Matching front 8 lug?id use the 3/4 tons if they are good. Oh yeah you didn't want them. Worth much more when it has a Detroit. At least you didn't pass on the first set. That's awesome. Too bad he does have any random 60s sitting around in the axle pile. Lol. If you are looking for rebuild kit are you thinking of going 3/4 ton now?if everything looks good and feels tight you may not have to rebuild it. Put new seals and run it.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
4 days ago he did have a matching D60 and 14bff he dumped for 500.
None of the fronts are 3/4ton, but I have decided to move to eight lug. I want the bigger brakes anyways.
I may just have to run wheel spacers till I get new tires and 16s.
None of the fronts are 3/4ton, but I have decided to move to eight lug. I want the bigger brakes anyways.
I may just have to run wheel spacers till I get new tires and 16s.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Right off the trailer
14BFFand a spare 10B
12B in all of its glorious chrome
Matching 10 bolt in all the chrome
More shots of the 14BFF
14BFFand a spare 10B
12B in all of its glorious chrome
Matching 10 bolt in all the chrome
More shots of the 14BFF
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
The even better part is the WMS to WMS is 67 on the 14B and my stock 10bolt in my 91 burb is 65. Also the spring perches and shock mounts all match up. I aint gotta move chit!
and you got the BIG brakes on the 14ff .
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Good, bad? was looking at changing over to disc brakes.
Ive been reading up on the 14b as much as possible but this is still a new axle for me.
good for 3/4 ton as a lot had baby size drum brakes.
and if you need parking brake and no real mud play i would keep it.
if you play in mud and or have driveline ebrake kit then i would do disk.
and if you need parking brake and no real mud play i would keep it.
if you play in mud and or have driveline ebrake kit then i would do disk.
