I am not doing it for the rallyes, I am just trying to stay 6 lug 15" tires
And lighter axles.
All my vehicles except my dually will be on 6 lug.
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who is still running 6 lugs...on purpose?
- Thread starter COCHEV
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And lighter axles.
All my vehicles except my dually will be on 6 lug.
1BEATK5
1/2 ton status
I was referring to cochev, as I know he doesn't want to throw alot of money at it.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
well, i want too...but i can't. LOL!
just exploring all the options. cyberbuilding is free
yes, imedate goal is still moderate lift (enough for future crossover) 33-35s, 3.73s, hopefully rear locker, decent street maners
I guess to stay the cheapest is to get a 12 bolt if one pops up for under 100 bucks. fix what breaks on it, when and if it brakes and keep pickin at the rest
For your purpose a 12b would be fine, I even have a 12b limted slip 3.73 gears if you want, if you ever have any trips down my way or know anyone that does.
I sometimes get up to Shasta if you'd come down to meet.
I sometimes get up to Shasta if you'd come down to meet.
well, i want too...but i can't. LOL!
just exploring all the options. cyberbuilding is free
yes, imedate goal is still moderate lift (enough for future crossover) 33-35s, 3.73s, hopefully rear locker, decent street maners
I guess to stay the cheapest is to get a 12 bolt if one pops up for under 100 bucks. fix what breaks on it, when and if it brakes and keep pickin at the rest
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
If you were closer I'd jump all over that. We'll see how things go. I can't even call it a build yet. Lame.
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all that money and work to keep rally wheels = not worth it
Ever keep checking back into a thread to see if someone says what you've been thinking since the first page?
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
the 12 bolt aint much stronger than the 10 bolt man.i blew 3 of them with 35 inch tires.mostly driving on road and small trails.no crazy rock crawling.if you want to keep the 10 bolt i would upgrade the internals on what you got.chromoly axles will be a 25 percent increase in strength.i would change in stronger wheel bearings while in there as well.the ring gear and carrier would then be your week link.if you pur in a truetrac or detroit it makes it a lot stronger there as well.by that time you are into a axle that will be about as strong as the 14sf but cost way more than a junkyard axle.i got my 14ff for 125 bucks.checked bearings and internals and replaced what looked worn.with disk brakes and cady calipers for ebrake i got 500 bucks into a axle that will not break.it wasnt a hard choice after snapping my 12 bolt like a twig 3 times and only once was it on the trail.with a yukon r&p and axleshafts i think your 10 bolt could last pretty well.but you would have 500 into it with just that and if you cant set up gears add anether 500 to it.its a lot to think about when you aint got the coin to do what you want.my truck sat for 5 years as i gathered parts.nor for 35s its pretty much not gona break.
COCHEV
1/2 ton status
haven't spent any money yet except for the d44 i found with flat tops and a trac lok.. the blazer is stock as all get out currently. for what i'm expecting out of the rig for the next few years i think i'll be justs fine 6 lug. if that changes, the choices are few and abvious.
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
i wasnt tryin to discourage the use of the 1/2 ton stuff man.just real world use and knowledge.use the half ton axles til they break and either upgrade what you got or upgrade to bigger axles as needed. 
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Or just know your limits and wheel within them. I do not want to try and control all of that unsprung weight at 70 mph on a whooped out road.
Build it for what it will be used for. If the use gets more aggressive, build it bigger.
Build it for what it will be used for. If the use gets more aggressive, build it bigger.
The one ton stuff is overrated on this website.
For what you are trying to accomplish, just stick with what you have. You will be more than happy.
I always drive mine like I built it. Not like I stole it. Because I have to fix it.
I'm running 10b/12b combo. Locked front, spool rear, 3.42's right now on 33's and 2" lift. I've got alloy shafts front and rear and plan on going to 35/36's when my 33's wear out.
I had an awesome trail run last Saturday.
ChickenRammit's 1 ton, Supermotard750's 3/4 ton, & my 1/2 ton. It was nice to the variety on the trail.
The 10 bolts had no problems.
ChickenRammit's 1 ton, Supermotard750's 3/4 ton, & my 1/2 ton. It was nice to the variety on the trail.
The 10 bolts had no problems.
Did I just see your truck in the readers rides section of 4WOR?
