what things to check on junkyark axles?

[GMC500]

today I found a 1980 gmc 3/4 ton burb with 14bff rear and 10 bolt front with manual locking hubs

it doesn't have a RPO sticker so tomorrow I will open differential covers to see what gears it has

did GM offer 10 bolts on 1980 year or this was replaced ?
and what other things should I check also ?


the guy wants 1000 saudi riyals ( about $266 ) and that was the best price I got

 

[gmc4cw]

there should be a ratio tag bolted to the cover. That price isn't bad if the gears are good.

try and get him down to 940 riyals.

 

[rdn2blazer]

just stay away from 84/85 14FF's, they have the small pinion support bearings. also if there is a extra over-load helper spring its probably seen heavy use and has been stressed. I have seen a truck with two full spring packs hacked in place in the junk yard. ofcourse try and find an open carrier, not a gov-lock.

 

[aknight_sa]

the guy wants 1000 saudi riyals ( about $266 ) and that was the best price I got

which part of Saudi Arabia are you from??

 

[GMC500]

there should be a ratio tag bolted to the cover. That price isn't bad if the gears are good.

try and get him down to 940 riyals.

it doesn't have any tags from outside

and regarding the price
I will try to get him down to 900 or I will take the driveshaft + E-brake cable + the axles for 1000 - 1100 SR


thanks

just stay away from 84/85 14FF's, they have the small pinion support bearings. also if there is a extra over-load helper spring its probably seen heavy use and has been stressed. I have seen a truck with two full spring packs hacked in place in the junk yard. ofcourse try and find an open carrier, not a gov-lock.

I'll check that

thanks

which part of Saudi Arabia are you from??

I am from the Eastern Province
please feel free to contact me @ [email protected]


Ahmed

 

[aknight_sa]

I am from the Eastern Province
please feel free to contact me @ [email protected]


Ahmed

nice to know you ahmed,

i am from Dammam and i think you might be from Safwa... right?